There are surely discrepancy and anomaly in allotment of houses to government officers in Punjab by the concerned authorities. I was appointed as pharmacist after selection through Punjab Public Service Commission in BS 17 in 13-02-1990.
I applied for the allotment of a house in Government Officer Residence (GOR). But I was shocked to know that even though there are many doctors and other health professionals already living in GOR, there was no policy to allot a house to a pharmacist. When I referred to the other doctors availing the facility, it was informed that only Chief Minister Punjab could allow such an allotment.
May I dare ask the worthy Chief Minister Punjab what is the fault of an officer if he had no access to his good office? Only hand picked people can enjoy the privilege and all other amenities of life.
Does it conform to the Islamic principles of equality, equity and fair-play? Should every aggrieved person knock the door of courts to get his right? It is a fact that only influential officers can enjoy the service in this country. There are many officers who are occupying their residences because of their links with higher authorities even after their transfer or retirement. I request the Chief Minister Punjab to please intervene and issue orders for allotment of a house.
FAROOQ BASHIR BUTT
Lahore