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CHANDIGARH, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026 (PAUSA 15, 1947 SAKA)
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
(PLANNING BRANCH)
NOTIFICATION
The 2nd January, 2026
NO.PLAN-PLAN01(APNT)/6/2025-2P/213.- In continuation of Punjab Government Notification No. PLAN-PLAN01(APNT)/6/2025-2P/199 dated 20.12.2025, the Governor of Punjab is pleased to accord Cabinet Rank to Sh. Gulzarinder Singh Chahal, Vice-Chairman, Economic Policy and Planning Board, Punjab with effect from the date he assumes the charge of this assignment.
2. The salary and other allowances will be provided as under:-
i. Salary of Rs. 35,000/- per month.
ii. Sumptuary allowance of Rs. 3,000/- per month.
iii. Personal staff including Personal Assistant or Junior Scale Stenographer, one clerk and one peon (Total-3).
iv. Telephone allowance at the rate of Rs. 5,000/- per month.
v. Travelling concession at the rate of Rs. 2.00 lakh per annum.
vi. Rent free accommodation or Rs. 35,000/- per month as house rent allowance.
vii. Staff car by the State Government with monthly petrol limit of 200 litres/diesel limit of 300 litres and maintenance charges of Rs. 4,000/- per month.
viii. Mileage Allowance (for private vehicle used) at the rate of Rs. 15/- per kilometer for maximum 3,000/- km per month (This includes maintenance/depreciation, petrol/diesel and salary of driver).
ix. Daily allowance while on official tour at the rate of Rs. 1000/- per month.
x. Medical facilities and reimbursement as per Punjab Services (Medical Attendance) Rules.
3. This issues with the approval of Hon'ble Chief Minister, Punjab.
JASPREET TALWAR, IAS Chandigarh
Additional Chief Secretary to Govt. of Punjab Department of Planning