{"id":10723,"date":"2025-08-19T12:50:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T07:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=10723"},"modified":"2025-08-19T12:50:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T07:50:46","slug":"revelations-in-balochistan-assembly-tehsildars-acting-as-assistant-commissioners-while-acs-remain-osd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=10723","title":{"rendered":"Revelations in Balochistan Assembly: Tehsildars Acting as Assistant Commissioners While ACs Remain OSD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Quetta \u2014<\/strong> Serious irregularities have come to light during a meeting of the Balochistan Assembly Standing Committee on Services and General Administration<\/strong>, chaired by Syed Zafar Ali Agha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The committee was informed that 19 tehsildars are currently working as acting Assistant Commissioners (ACs)<\/strong> across the province, despite the fact that a significant number of officially appointed Assistant Commissioners remain sidelined as Officers on Special Duty (OSD)<\/strong>. This practice, members noted, violates court rulings and undermines administrative transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irregularities in Allotments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The meeting also revealed that residential flats allocated for Grade-19 officers<\/strong> had instead been allotted to Grade-16 employees<\/strong>, in addition to reports that official quarters have been handed over to unrelated persons<\/strong>. Members expressed strong concerns over such misuse of authority, calling it a breach of service rules and an injustice to senior officers awaiting rightful allotments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The committee directed the concerned department to submit a detailed list of all allotments within two weeks<\/strong>, ensuring clarity over who is legally entitled and who has been wrongfully accommodated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ignoring Court Orders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most pressing concerns raised was that tehsildars are being posted as acting ACs<\/strong> to cover administrative shortages arising from pending promotions. However, committee members stressed that this practice is contrary to judicial instructions<\/strong>, which explicitly bar such ad-hoc arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chairman Zafar Ali Agha pointed out that approximately 19 tehsildars<\/strong> were serving as ACs, while a large pool of trained and qualified ACs remained on the sidelines as OSDs. He criticized the administration for ignoring these officers, demanding a comprehensive report<\/strong> on the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Irregularities in Islamabad\u2019s Balochistan House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The committee also took notice of irregularities at Balochistan House in Islamabad<\/strong>, including illegal occupancy of government accommodation and non-payment of dues<\/strong> by certain individuals. In a strong stance, the committee announced that the names of defaulters will be exposed on the Assembly floor<\/strong> if payments are not cleared promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concerns Over Governance Practices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During deliberations, members voiced frustration at what they described as systemic negligence<\/strong> within the Services and General Administration Department. The misuse of authority in postings, allotments, and accommodations not only undermines governance but also erodes public trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One member noted that rules were being bent for political or personal convenience, while qualified officers were left without meaningful assignments. The committee emphasized that merit-based postings, transparency in housing allotments, and accountability in financial matters must be restored to ensure credibility in governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broader Implications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The revelations shed light on persistent governance challenges in Balochistan. Arbitrary postings such as appointing tehsildars as ACs create administrative imbalances<\/strong> and weaken service structures, while misuse of housing schemes reflects deep-rooted issues of favoritism and lack of oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysts suggest that the sidelining of ACs \u2014 who undergo specialized training for administrative responsibilities \u2014 in favor of lower-rank officers could lead to inefficiency, poor decision-making, and legal complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Committee\u2019s Directives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To address these concerns, the Standing Committee issued the following directives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Submission of a full allotment list<\/strong> of official quarters and flats within two weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Preparation of a comprehensive report on tehsildars acting as ACs<\/strong>, including names and postings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Immediate review of all cases of Assistant Commissioners placed as OSDs<\/strong>, to ensure fair utilization of human resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Strict scrutiny of residents of Balochistan House Islamabad<\/strong>, with defaulters\u2019 names to be made public.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The Chairman warned that failure to comply with these directives would result in further parliamentary action, including recommendations for disciplinary proceedings against responsible officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Standing Committee meeting underscored the urgency of restoring administrative integrity in Balochistan. From questionable housing allotments to irregular postings and financial mismanagement, the revelations highlight a pattern of governance failures that demand urgent reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The exposure of 19 tehsildars acting as ACs while trained Assistant Commissioners remain sidelined<\/strong> has raised alarm among lawmakers, who insist that rules and merit must guide administrative practices. Meanwhile, the announcement to expose Balochistan House defaulters<\/strong> reflects the Assembly\u2019s intention to hold individuals accountable for misuse of public resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The coming weeks will prove decisive, as the government\u2019s response to these directives will determine whether the Assembly\u2019s concerns translate into concrete reforms or remain yet another unaddressed chapter in Balochistan\u2019s governance challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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