Manual of Secretariat Instructions

Manual of Secretariat Instructions
The Official Reference on Government Secretariat Procedure and Office Practice

Every government office in Pakistan runs on established procedure — how files move, how cases are drafted, who signs off on what, and how correspondence is handled. The Manual of Secretariat Instructions is the official reference governing office procedure within the provincial government secretariat, published by A.M.R. Law Publication.

Why This Manual is Essential

This manual supersedes earlier office procedure instructions and lays down the current, authoritative rules for how secretariat business is conducted — from the organizational structure of departments down to file handling, correspondence, and case disposal. It is the standard reference used by officers at every level of the secretariat, from Section Officer to Secretary, to ensure consistent and correct office practice.

Key Features & Coverage

• Organizational Set-Up: Defines the structure of the Secretariat and the roles of Secretary, Additional Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Section Officer, and Superintendent.
• Duties & Functions: Clear definition of responsibilities at each level of the secretariat hierarchy.
• File & Case Procedure: Instructions on receipt, dispatch, filing, and disposal of official cases and correspondence.
• Correspondence Protocols: Guidance on handling correspondence with foreign governments, diplomatic missions, and assembly business.
• Confidential Papers & Petitions: Procedures for treatment of confidential papers and petitions addressed to senior government functionaries.
• Typing & Dispatch Rules: Standardized instructions for document preparation and dispatch.
• Durable Reference Edition: A sturdy blue hardbound cover suited for daily use in government offices.

Ideal For:

• Civil Servants & Secretariat Officials: An essential working reference for Section Officers, Deputy Secretaries, and Secretaries.
• Departmental Exam Candidates: Frequently referenced material for civil service promotion and departmental exams.
• Government Trainees & New Inductees: A foundational guide to understanding office procedure early in a government career.
• Administrative Law Students & Researchers: Useful for understanding the formal structure of provincial government administration.

About the Publisher

Published by A.M.R. Law Publication, 2-Katchery Road, Anarkali, Lahore — a publisher of official and administrative reference texts for Pakistan's civil service.