Government of the Punjab, Finance Department, Lahore vide Notification No.FD.PR.6-8/2004 Dated 20th July, 2022 in pursuance of the approval of the Provincial Cabinet and by orders of the Governor of the Punjab has sanctioned Prison Allowance to the Prisons Staff, Officers and Officials of the Punjab Prisons w.e.f. 01.07.2022 at the following rates:
| Sr. No. | BPS | Rate of Prison Allowance (Rs.) |
| 1. | 1-4 | 3,000/- |
| 2. | 5-11 | 5,000/- |
| 3. | 12-16 | 7,500/- |
| 4. | 17 | 40,000/- |
| 5. | 18 | 60,000/- |
| 6. | 19 | 70,000/- |
| 7. | 20 | 95,000/- |
| 8. | 21 | 1,00,000/- |
2. The said allowance is not be admissible to the following Officers /Officials:-
i. Officers /Officials under suspension.
ii. Officers /Officials who have been made OSDs or who have been directed to report to the Prisons Department /Home Department /S&GAD on the charges of inefficiency /misconduct or indiscipline.
iii. When Officer /Official is on leave beyond 90 days, extra-ordinary leave, study leave or training abroad.
iv. Those who are not working in the Prisons Department.
v. The referred allowance will not be counted towards pension and commutation /gratuity.