The Lahore High Court (LHC) has introduced a subsidized vehicle ownership scheme, allowing around 2,000 judicial officers across Punjab to purchase their officially allotted government vehicles at heavily discounted prices, The Express Tribune reported.
Under the scheme, District and Sessions Judges, Additional District and Sessions Judges, Senior Civil Judges, Civil Judges and Family Judges can purchase their allotted Suzuki Alto, Toyota Corolla and Honda City vehicles for Rs. 250,000 to Rs. 350,000.
The facility also covers judges serving in Anti-Terrorism, Accountability, Banking, FIA Special, Anti-Narcotics, Customs and Labour Courts. Judicial officers from the Punjab judiciary currently serving on deputation to the Islamabad High Court, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Constitutional Court, and the federal and provincial law ministries will also qualify for the scheme.
The Lahore High Court has directed eligible officers to submit pay orders in favor of the Registrar by July 22. The vehicles, which currently serve as official transport, will be transferred to the officers after completion of the purchase process.
The Directorate of District Judiciary issued the implementation instructions through a circular dated July 11, while court staff reportedly began visiting banks to obtain pay orders following the announcement, according to The Express Tribune.
Via: Express Tribune
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