06/05/2024
1. His Excellency Governor of Punjab Governor House, Mall Road Lahore, Punjab
2. Honorable Chief Minister of Punjab Civil Secretariat, The Mall Lahore, Punjab
3. Honorable Minister for Education Punjab, Punjab Civil Secretariat Lahore, Punjab
4. Honorable Chief Secretary Punjab, Punjab Civil Secretariat Lahore, Punjab
5. Honorable Secretary Higher Education Commission Punjab Lahore, Punjab
Subject: Demand for Immediate Rectification of Unlawful Wage Withholding
Dear Sir/Madam,
This communication serves as an urgent demand for the rectification of a flagrant violation of our rights as diligent workers at the Matric Secrecy Branch, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore.
In our capacity as Secrecy Officers, numbering approximately 150, we have executed our duties with unwavering dedication and meticulousness under the purview of the Chief Secrecy Officer. Our responsibilities, pivotal to the sanctity of the educational process, have been discharged with unparalleled diligence and professionalism.
Commencing our labor on 5th March 2024, we undertook the formidable task of despatching both Matric Part 1 and Part 2 papers with unparalleled efficiency. Despite fulfilling our obligations within the stipulated timeframe, we find ourselves mired in an untenable predicament. The Chairman of the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Lahore has callously refused to endorse our meticulously prepared Wage Bill, thereby unjustly withholding the compensation rightfully owed to us.
This reprehensible act not only constitutes a brazen violation of our fundamental rights but also inflicts untold financial hardship upon us. It is imperative that those entrusted with the mantle of governance uphold the principles of justice and ensure the equitable treatment of all citizens.
Therefore, we vehemently implore the esteemed offices of the Chief Minister Punjab, Education Minister Punjab, Secretary Education Punjab, and Governor Punjab to intervene expeditiously on our behalf. The immediate release of our withheld wages is not a matter of negotiation but a non-negotiable demand for the recognition of our labor and dedication.
Furthermore, we intend to pursue all available legal avenues to seek redress for this gross injustice. The Chairman's arbitrary actions must be subjected to thorough scrutiny, and appropriate punitive measures must be implemented to deter such egregious transgressions in the future.
In summation, we demand, with unwavering resolve, the immediate rectification of this unlawful withholding of our wages. Failure to heed this demand will compel us to escalate our efforts and seek justice through all available means.
Yours resolutely,`
Liaqat Ali Sajid
ID No: 30049
Secrecy Officer
Matric Secrecy Branch Old Building
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore
Dated: 07-05-2024