The Sindh government’s decision to buy cars for ACs is contested

The petition, which was submitted by Muhammad Farooq, MPA for Jamaat-e-Islami, said in detail that the purchase was needless and a waste of tax dollars.

According to the petition, it is irrational for the Sindh government to purchase expensive cars for senior officials while the nation’s economy is already struggling.

Additionally, it said that public welfare, healthcare, and education should be funded with tax dollars instead.

In place of the Sindh government’s notification, the petitioner has asked the court to halt it and direct the authorities to use the money for social projects. Added as parties to the petition are the Sindh government, the Chief Secretary, the Secretary of Finance, and the Board of Revenue.

The Sindh government planned to purchase new cars for assistant commissioners earlier on September 5 for a total of Rs. 2 billion.

138 assistant commissioners would be purchasing new double cabin cars with funds from the finance department, according to information sent by Sindh’s general administration department to the finance department. The letter requests the release of Rs 2 billion.

To facilitate their daily office job, the assistant commissioners will utilise the new car.

An vital component of the administrative structure, assistant commissioners are responsible for ensuring that the government machinery functions effectively in remote areas. This was said in a statement released by the Sindh government spokesperson in response to the widespread criticism.

“The majority of the assistant commissioners’ vehicles are currently out-of-date and in terrible condition,” the spokesman stated, citing the assistant commissioners’ 2010 and 2012 vehicle purchases.

Many officials are forced to use private autos for official business due to a shortage of working government vehicles, and others are still using vehicles that were purchased in 2005.

According to the spokeswoman, “the action is required to ensure the effective implementation of government policies and decisions.”

According to the Sindh government, the purchase of a new car would result in significant savings on gasoline and other expenses in addition to lowering maintenance costs. To ensure the efficient operation of the administration, the provincial government underlined that this decision is not a luxury but rather a need.