For official use onb THE PUNJAB GOVERNMENT RULES OF BUSINESS 1974 (Amended up to December, 2006) Services & General Administration Department (Cabinet Wing)FOREWORD Article 139(3) of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 empowers the Governor of the province to make rules for the allocation and transaction of the business of Provincial Government. The Punjab Government Rules of Business were accordingly framed in 1974. The Rules ibid have been amended at different times in accordance with the exigencies of circumstances. These Rules were last updated in May 2002, and now the current edition of the Rules is printed, which are updated up to July, 2006. The Rules of Business have a statutory importance. These Rules lay down the procedure for disposal of work of the Provincial Government and shall be followed by all concerned in order to ensure smooth, proper and expeditious disposal of the government business. The new edition is comprehensive and would obviate the need for cross references. Nevertheless, proposals for further improvements are always welcome. i l (SALMAN SIDDIQUE) CHIEF SECRETARY GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB.RULES OF BUSINESS Contents Rule | Subject Page PART A - GENERAL t 1. Short title and commencement 1 Definitions 1 3. Allocation of Business 3 4 Organization of Department 3 5 Functions of the Chief Minister 3 6 Functions of the Minister 7 GA. _ | Advisors and Special Assistants 4 Duties of Parliamentary Secretary 5 Functions and Powers of the Chief Sceretary 9. Duties and Functions of Secretary 5 10. | General Procedure of Disposal of Business 6 MY. Orders, Instruments, Agreements and Contracts 7 PART B - REFERENCES TO THE CHIEF MINISTER AND THE GOVERNOR 12, Reference to the Governor 7 12-A. Reference to the Chief Minister 8 PART C - DEPARTMENTAL PROCEDURE 13. Consultation among Departments 8 14, _ | Services and General Administration Department 9 T4-A,__| Department of Chief Minister's Inspection Team 10 15. Home Department — manner of submission of certain cases 10 16. Consultation with Finance Department 10 17, _ | Consultation with Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Human Rights Department Ti 18. Reference from the Heads of Regional Offices, Heads of Attached Departments | 11 and District Governments to the Departments 19, | Secretaries Committee 12