The Local Government Division has announced a new decision regarding the pay scale, which is expected to bring significant changes to the salary structure of officials and employees working under local government institutions across the country. The directive was issued on Thursday (November 12).
New Pay Scale Structure
According to the new decision, officials and employees serving in various institutions and offices under the Local Government Division will come under the new pay scale. The scale has been determined in line with the government's recent national salary structure, according to sources concerned. The new framework aims to ensure parity in salaries and allowances for employees.Entertainment Allowance Implementation Rules
As part of the new pay scale, the Local Government Division has published detailed guidelines on how the entertainment allowance will be implemented. The directive specifies the amount of entertainment allowance officials of different ranks will receive and the conditions for eligibility. It also outlines the documents and procedures required for disbursing the allowance.The division has stated that all concerned departments must take necessary measures to implement the new pay scale and entertainment allowance decisions. Authorities have been instructed to ensure that no official or employee is deprived of the new benefits.
Implementation Measures
All departments and institutions under the Local Government Division have been urged to comply with the directives for implementing the new pay scale. Emphasis has been placed on the speedy introduction of the new framework through the discharge of duties by accounts and administrative officials. Officials concerned said the decision would have a positive impact on employees of local government institutions once implemented.Further details and guidelines on this matter will be communicated in phases by the Local Government Division, according to sources.
