Punjab government has increased the financial powers of commissioners and deputy commissioners, allowing them to approve larger development schemes.
The provincial finance department has issued a notification announcing these changes, which mark the first major increase in such powers in 23 years.
According to the newly amended Punjab Delegation of Financial Power Rules 2016, commissioners can now approve schemes worth up to Rs400 million, doubling the previous limit of Rs200 million.
Similarly, deputy commissioners will have the authority to approve schemes valued at up to Rs100 million, up from the earlier limit of Rs50 million.
The amendments also expand the financial authority of various departments, enabling them to approve schemes up to Rs800 million within the Departmental Development Sub-Committee.
The notification specifies that projects related to education, health, public health, water supply, roads, and public buildings are among those that will benefit from the increased financial autonomy.
