Unattractive Area Allowance 2016: Revised Rates for Chitral, Kohistan, Dir and Other Areas
Finance Division's 1 July 2016 memorandum revised unattractive-area and compensatory allowance rates for specified Federal Government postings in Chitral, Kohistan, Dir, merged Hazara and Mardan areas, Swat, Buner, Shangla and Malakand.
Overview
Finance Division's 1 July 2016 memorandum revised unattractive-area and compensatory allowance rates for specified Federal Government postings in Chitral, Kohistan, Dir, merged Hazara and Mardan areas, Swat, Buner, Shangla and Malakand.
Key Highlights
- Effective date: 1 July 2016.
- Coverage: Federal Government employees working in the specified areas listed in the memorandum.
- Chitral: 50% of pay for women and 40% for men, with revised monthly maxima of Rs.1,700 (BPS 1–15), Rs.3,000 (BPS 16) and Rs.4,500 (BPS 17 and above).
- Kohistan: 40% of pay, with revised monthly maxima of Rs.1,500, Rs.2,500 and Rs.4,000 for the same BPS groups.
- Dir and merged areas of Hazara and Mardan Division: 20% of pay, with revised monthly maxima of Rs.1,000, Rs.1,500 and Rs.2,000.
- Swat, Buner, Shangla and Malakand Districts: Compensatory Allowance at 20% of pay, with revised monthly maxima of Rs.1,000, Rs.1,500 and Rs.2,000.
- Earlier instructions for these specified areas were modified to the extent stated in the 2016 memorandum.
Detailed Explanation
Finance Division Office Memorandum F.27(1)R-5/2012 dated 1 July 2016 revised the rates of Unattractive Area Allowance and Compensatory Allowance for Federal Government employees working in specified areas. The revised rates took effect from 1 July 2016 and modified the earlier instructions for Chitral, Kohistan, Dir and the merged areas of Hazara and Mardan Division, and Swat, Buner, Shangla and Malakand Districts.
Key Details of the Notification
| Area | Existing basis / maxima | Revised monthly maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Chitral | 50% of pay for women and 40% for men; existing maxima varied by BPS | BPS 1–15: Rs.1,700 BPS 16: Rs.3,000 BPS 17+: Rs.4,500 |
| Kohistan | 40% of pay; existing maxima varied by BPS | BPS 1–15: Rs.1,500 BPS 16: Rs.2,500 BPS 17+: Rs.4,000 |
| Dir and merged areas of Hazara and Mardan Division | 20% of pay; existing maxima varied by BPS | BPS 1–15: Rs.1,000 BPS 16: Rs.1,500 BPS 17+: Rs.2,000 |
| Swat, Buner, Shangla and Malakand Districts | 20% compensatory allowance; existing maxima varied by BPS | BPS 1–15: Rs.1,000 BPS 16: Rs.1,500 BPS 17+: Rs.2,000 |
- Effective date: 1 July 2016.
- Coverage: Federal Government employees working in the specified areas listed in the memorandum.
- Chitral: 50% of pay for women and 40% for men, with revised monthly maxima of Rs.1,700 (BPS 1–15), Rs.3,000 (BPS 16) and Rs.4,500 (BPS 17 and above).
- Kohistan: 40% of pay, with revised monthly maxima of Rs.1,500, Rs.2,500 and Rs.4,000 for the same BPS groups.
- Dir and merged areas of Hazara and Mardan Division: 20% of pay, with revised monthly maxima of Rs.1,000, Rs.1,500 and Rs.2,000.
- Swat, Buner, Shangla and Malakand Districts: Compensatory Allowance at 20% of pay, with revised monthly maxima of Rs.1,000, Rs.1,500 and Rs.2,000.
- Earlier instructions for these specified areas were modified to the extent stated in the 2016 memorandum.
Scope and Application
The revised rates apply only to the employee groups and locations specified in the Finance Division memorandum. Employees should verify the area classification and applicable BPS group with their administrative department before making an individual claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas are listed in the 2016 memorandum?
Chitral, Kohistan, Dir and the merged areas of Hazara and Mardan Division, and Swat, Buner, Shangla and Malakand Districts.
What was the revised maximum for Chitral in BPS-17 and above?
Rs.4,500 per month.
What was the revised maximum for Kohistan in BPS-1 to BPS-15?
Rs.1,500 per month.
When did the revised rates take effect?
1 July 2016.
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Official Finance Division Office Memorandum
Consult the original notification for the full wording and all applicable conditions: Download the Finance Division memorandum (PDF).