The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has announced an immediate ban on cash payments for teachers' salaries. Moving forward, all payments will be processed online or via bank accounts to ensure transparency and efficiency in the payment system.
Immediate ban on cash payments for teachers’ salaries.
Online or bank account transfers mandated for all payments.
Teachers’ Information System (TIS) to maintain salary records.
Strict penalties for non-compliance, including license cancellations.
Over 5,000 schools outsourced in the first phase, benefiting 10,000 teachers across Punjab.
With the implementation of the Teachers’ Information System (TIS), salary records will be digitally maintained, ensuring transparency and reducing financial mismanagement.
Schools that fail to comply with the new salary payment procedure will face strict action, including possible cancellation of their licenses.
Moving to digital payments ensures that teachers receive their salaries on time, securely, and without the risk of cash mishandling.
Feature | Old System (Cash Payments) | New System (Online/Bank Transfers) |
---|---|---|
Payment Method | Cash Handouts | Online Bank Transfers |
Transparency | Low | High |
Record Maintenance | Manual | Digital (TIS) |
Security | Risk of theft/loss | Secure Transactions |
Compliance Penalty | None | License Cancellation |
Open Bank Accounts: Schools must ensure all teachers have valid bank accounts.
Register on TIS: Schools must upload payment records to the Teachers’ Information System.
Verify Payments: Salaries should be processed through bank transfers or digital wallets.
Report Compliance: Schools must submit proof of payments to PEF regularly.