PM approves rules for compulsory monetization of transport facility for civil servants
ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved the rules/policy for “Compulsory Monetization of Transport Facility for Civil Servants (BPS-20 to 22).The rules/policy were formulated in line with the decision of the Cabinet in its meeting held on June 3,2011. The application of the monetization policy will be compulsory for all civil servants (BS-20 to 22) as per the approved parameters.
According to the proposed policy, there will be complete ban on purchase of staff cars while no officer of BS-20 to BS-22 will be entitled and authorized to use project vehicles or the departmental operational/general duty vehicles for any kind of duty.
 Services of the regular permanent driver will be offered to BS-20 to BS-22 civil servants on optional basis on deduction of Rs. 10,000/-per month from the monetized value.
 There will be no new recruitment of drivers.The implementation of the policy will result in likely savings of Rs.1.369 billion per annum.