Punjab revises transport policy after 18 years

LAHORE: (Web Desk) – After an 18-year gap, the Punjab Government has implemented a comprehensive new transport policy for government officers, following a formal notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department.

Under Transport Policy 2026, the Chief Secretary and Inspector General of Police Punjab have been granted permission to use three official vehicles each, with engine capacities of 1800cc, 2800cc and 4700cc. Two of these vehicles will carry a monthly fuel limit of 800 liters, while the highest-capacity vehicle will operate without any fuel restriction. Previously, senior officials were limited to vehicles of up to 1600cc.

The policy also revises entitlements for attached staff. Staff officers and section officers serving the Chief Secretary and Additional Chief Secretary will now receive a 1300cc vehicle along with a monthly petrol quota of 150 liters. Staff officers of provincial ministers will similarly be provided a 1300cc vehicle with a fuel allowance of 125 liters per month.

Senior officers in grades 20 to 22, including departmental secretaries, will be authorized to use two official vehicles with engine capacities of 1800cc and 2800cc. Officers in grades 20 and 21 will additionally receive 200 liters of petrol per month for personal use, while fuel for official duties will remain uncapped.

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Meanwhile, special secretaries and Deputy Inspectors General in grades 19 and 20 will be entitled to a 1600cc vehicle with a monthly fuel limit of 250 liters, marking a notable increase from previous provisions. Additional secretaries in grade 19 will also qualify for a 1600cc vehicle with 200 liters of petrol per month.

For grade 18 officers, deputy secretaries will now be allowed a 1500cc official vehicle with an estimated fuel allocation of 175 liters per month. Overall, the revised policy substantially expands engine capacity and fuel limits, aligning transport facilities with modern administrative demands.