Annual Admn Report 2011-2012

ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION REPORT

2011 – 2012

CHAPTER – I

GENERAL

1.HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

Peshawar is a historical city of the sub-continent. It is approximately 1200 feet above the sea level. It is situated at the entrance of the famous Khyber Pass of Hindu Kush Mountains. It appears in history as forming part of GandharaKingdom and the dynasties, which controlled this valley as far back as 550 B.C. The city of Peshawar is first mentioned by a Chinese traveler Fa-Hian in A.D 400. Its location on an international highway has made it a cradle of ancient cultures and civilizations.

2.ESTABLISHMENT OF CANTONMENT

After the fall of Sikhs in 1849 and annexation of the Punjab, a Cantonment was established at Peshawar during 1868 on the remains of the Old Town site and grave-yard. It was not that as it is to-day and originally occupied an area of 9.555 Square Kilo Metres (3.689 Sq. Miles).

3.AREA

Peshawar Cantonment now covers an area of 13.64 Sq. Kilometres (5.12 Sq. Miles or 3277.97 Acres).

4.CLASSIFICATION

As per yardstick provided vide Section 13 of the Cantonments Act, 1924 and as per census of 1998 showing a civil population of (68755) individuals. The Cantonment of Peshawar is a Class – II Cantonment. It has been divided into Five Electoral Ward. As per the latest Census in 1998, its population must be well over One Hundred thousand if the population of troops stationed at Peshawar Cantt is added.

5.BAZAR AREA

There are two Bazar Areas, one declared under Section 43-A of the Cantonments Act, 1924 and the other notified under Rule 2(b) of the C.L.A Rules, 1937 as per details given below: -

(i)An area measuring 55.94 acres was declared as “Bazar Area” under Section 43-A of the Cantonments Act, 1924 vide late Government of India Notification No. 385, dated 22-5-1937. It was further extended by including the contiguous areas measuring 173-76 acres vide Ministry of Defence Notification No. S.R.O 1202(I)/80, dated 29-11-1980, thus bringing the total to 193.70 Acres (i.e. 783869.57 Sq. Metres).

(ii)Another area of 266.46 acres (i.e. 1078316.40 Sq. Metre) was notified as “Bazar Area” under Rule 2(b) of the C.L.A Rules, 1937 vide Ministry of Defence Notification No. 923/55, dated 04-11-1955. A proposal was initiated to convert this notified “Bazar Area” too, into the declared Bazar Area under section 43-A of the Cantonments Act, 1924 vide Cantt Board Peshawar letter No. 6/2-B/(V)/193, dated 19-5-1983. Some how the proposal could not be finalized for want of Govt: sanction.

(iii)The Cantt Board vide Resolution No. 54, dated 24-4-1988 proposed to declare the areas now as R.A Bazar (Topkhana Bazar) and Shaheed Bazar as “Bazar Area” under section 43-A of Cantonments Act, 1924 with a view to ensuring better public convenience and Municipal Administration. These areas are presently under the management of M.E.O, Peshawar Circle, Peshawar Cantt and the Board has very restricted control over it. The Station Headquarter letter No. 6/2-b(V)/2424, dated 25-5-1988 to accord “N.O.C” to the declaration of the above area as “Bazar Area” under section 43-A of Cantonments Act, 1924 but the “N.O.C” has not yet been granted.

(iv)Boundary pillars of the notified “Bazar Area” and the main Cantonment mostly exist.

6.COMMITTEES OF VARIED BOARD

The Board constituted following committees to assist the Board for disposal of cases: -

1)Assessment Committee

2)Building Committee

3)Bazar Committee

The constitution of Peshawar Cantonment Board has varied vide Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Defence Notification No. S.R.O 1137(I)/99, dated 05-1-1999 read with Notification No. 45/1/Budget/ML&C/99/4/2/D-6(A-VI)/2000, dated 14thMay 2011.

During the year under report the following were appointed as members of the varied Board: -

Army

(1)Lt. Col. Iftikhar ul Mulk,

AA&QMG, Station HQ, Psc

(2)Lt Col Muhammad Riaz

AA & QMG, Station HQ, Psc.

(3)Col. Ahmed Bokhari,

Col. Admn, Gar HQ, Psc

(4)Lt. Col. Muhammad Kamran,

AA&QMG, HQ 11 Corps, Psc

Civil

(1)Maj: (R) Arshad Mahmood

(2)Mr. Qaisar Khan

(3)Mr. Mohammad Ali

7.POPULATION.

(a)The Census of the Cantonment Area took place in March, 1998 and its civil population was registered as 68,755.

(b)A comparative chart showing population of Cantonment and that of the Municipal Corporation since 1901 onward is appended hereunder: -

S.No.Year Peshawar Cantonment Municipal Corporation Peshawar

(1)190121,804 73,347

(2)191123,873 74,062

(3)192125,025 79,427

(4)193134,426 87,440

(5)194142,4531,30,967

(6)195142,0611,09,715

(7)196146,9251,66,273

(8)197260,3742,18,531

(9)198172,2514,99,280

(10)199868,755 (Civil)9,15,358

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CHAPTER – II

ADMINISTRATION

(1)PRESIDENT CANTONMENT BOARD

During the year under report the Office of the President was held by the following officers: -

1)Brig: Naeem Abdul Baqi Malik(01-7-2011 to 30th March 2012)

2)Col. Muhammad Irfan Aslam(1st April 2012 onward)

(2)CANTONMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Office of the Cantonment Executive Officer, was held by the following officers: -

1)Mr. Shahrome Safdar Khattak(01-7-2011 to 01-12-2011)

2) Mr. Muhammad Saleem Hassan Wattoo (02-12-2012 onward)

(3)THE CONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD

The constitution of the Cantonment Board Peshawar is of Class – II as defined under Section 13-A of the Cantonments Act, 1924. According to the Census of the Cantonment Area carried out in March, 1998, its population was registered at 68,755 (Civilian).

The Board for a Class II Cantonment consists of the following members namely: -

  1. The Officer Commanding the Station.
  2. Seven Elected members (Presently suspended and the Board as one member on its strength).
  3. The Health Officer.
  4. The Garrison Engineer.
  5. Magistrate First Class to be nominated by the District Magistrate ; and
  6. for Military Officer nominated by the Officer Commanding the Station. (at the moment only one it is functioning).

(4)DELIMITATION OF WARDS

The Peshawar Cantonment has been divided into five wards.

(5)ELECTION

Last elections of Peshawar Cantonment Board were held on 30-5-1998.

(6)BOARD MEETING

Eleven Ordinary Meetings and One Special Meeting was held during the year under report in which 321 items were disposed off. The attendance record of the members is given below: -

SPECIAL MEETING

1. / Col. Muhammad Irfan Aslam / President / Present
2. / Lt. Col. Muhammad Kamaran / Nominated Member / Present
3. / Mr. Qaisar Khan / Nominated Member / Absent

ORDINARY MEETINGS

S.No. / Name / Designation / Attendance
1. / Brig: Naeem Abdul Baqi Malik / President / 6 meetings
2. / Col. Muhammad Irfan Aslam / President / 5 meetings
3. / Lt. Col. Iftikhar ul Mulk / Nominated Member (Army) / 2 meetings
4. / Lt. Col. Riaz Ahmed / Nominated Member (Army) / 2 meetings
5. / Col. Ahmed Bokhari / Nominated Member (Army) / 4 meetings
6. / Lt. Col. Muhammad Kamran / Nominated Member (Army) / 2 meetings
7. / Maj: (R) Muhammad Arshad / Nominated Member (Civl) / 2 meetings
8. / Mr. Qaisar Khan / Nominated Member (Civil) / 4 meetings
9 / Mr. Mohammad Ali / Nominated Member (Civil) / 1 meeting

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CHAPTER – III

THE FINANCES

1.FINANCIAL POSITION

The financial year2011 – 2012 opened with a cash balance of Rs. 144.358 million. The actual receipt during the year was amounting to Rs. 891.083 million. Thus a total sum of Rs. 1035.441million (including premium fund) remained at the disposal of the Board. An expenditure of Rs. 687.228million was incurred during the year under report leaving a sum of Rs. 479.026 million (including premium) on 30-6-2012 as closing balance.

2.INCOME

Detail of total income of Rs.891.083million under various Budget head is appended below: -

  1. Rates & Taxes Rs. 261.951
  2. Realization under special acts Rs. 18.625
  3. Rev: derived from property& powers apart from Taxation Rs. 180.962
  4. Miscellaneous Rs. 50.575
  5. Grants and contributions Rs. 6.058
  6. Extra ordinary and debts Rs. 372.912

(TA/DA Advance, Security deposits,

Premium of Shops, Premium of Land etc).

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Total Rs. 891.083 m

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3.EXPENDITURE

The detail of total expenditure of Rs. 687.228 million incurred during the year under the various heads is as under: -

  1. General AdministrationRs. 28.184
  2. Collection of RevenueRs. 20.696
  3. Refunds Rs. 13.596
  4. Public WorksRs. 237.564
  5. Public Safety & Convenience Rs. 138.171
  6. Public Health Rs. 164.311
  7. Public InstructionRs. 22.439
  8. Contribution of general purpose Rs. 27.200

L.Miscellaneous.Rs. 07.301

M.Burials & Burials Grounds.Rs. 06.668

N.Extra Ordinary & Debt.Rs. 21.098

(Sinking Fund, TA/DA Advance,

Motor Cycle/ Motor Car Advance,

Security deposit, etc.).

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Total: - Rs. 687.228 million

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4.FLUCTUATION IN INCOME

There is an increase of Rs.460.099 million in income under certain heads of receipt as appears in statement “A”, whereas there is decrease under certain heads of receipt to the extent of Rs. 5.609 million as appear instatement “B” respectively. There is an overall net increase amounting to Rs. 454.490 million in income during the year 2011-2012.

A INCREASE
S.NO / INCREASE IN INCOME / 2010-2011 / 2011-2012 / INCREASE
1 / Octroi / 37.632 / 43.277 / 5.645
2 / House Tax / 125.253 / 155.679 / 30.426
3 / Water Charge / 10.394 / 13.457 / 3.063
4 / TIP Tax / 44.765 / 48.074 / 3.309
5 / B.A Tax / 0.024 / 0.150 / 0.126
6 / Pounds / 0.024 / 0.000 / 0.024
7 / G/Latrine & Car Parking / 14.014 / 18.568 / 4.554
8 / Rent from Leases / 2.438 / 1.187 / 1.251
9 / Hoarding / 18.305 / 30.023 / 11.718
10 / Rest House / 0.036 / 0.026 / 0.010
11 / Commercial Rent / 37.178 / 40.134 / 2.956
12 / Residential Rent / 1.450 / 1.195 / 0.255
13 / Transfer Fee / 0.609 / 2.200 / 1.591
14 / Scrutiny /B.Plan Fee / 1.428 / 2.989 / 1.561
15 / Fine Under Act / 0.132 / 0.215 / 0.083
16 / School Fee / 2.200 / 2.290 / 0.090
17 / Slaughter House / 0.115 / 0.184 / 0.069
18 / Copying Fee / 0.144 / 0.338 / 0.194
19 / Registration Fee / 0.662 / 0.832 / 0.170
20 / Cinema License Fee / 0.030 / 0.000 / 0.030
21 / Sale of Water / 0.024 / 0.000 / 0.024
22 / Other Items / 0.014 / 0.000 / 0.014
23 / Income from Investment / 51.580 / 77.333 / 25.753
23 / Army Conservancy / 7.045 / 12.758 / 15.712
24 / Conservancy (Pvt) / 0.365 / 1.643 / 1.278
25 / Development Charges / 8.316 / 19.249 / 10.933
26 / Sale of Old Materials / 1.430 / 2.905 / 1.474
27 / Composition Fee / 14.303 / 22.666 / 8.363
28 / Sale of Trees / 1.755 / 0.300 / 1.455
29 / Burials Charges / 0.028 / 0.032 / 0.004
30 / Security Deposit / 0.932 / 6.058 / 5.126
31 / Advances / 2.455 / 1.198 / 1.257
32 / Deposits / 4.166 / 0.000 / 4.166
33 / Premium of Shops / 44.963 / 32.083 / 12.88
34 / Premium of Land / 8.248 / 175.929 / 140.756
35 / Premium land (ch of Purpose) / 0.000 / 14.698 / 14.698
36 / Premium land (old grant) / 0.000 / 149.004 / 149.004
37 / Water Connection / 0.000 / 0.077 / 0.077
Total:- / 442.457 / 876.751 / 460.099
B DECREASE
S.NO / DECREASE IN INCOME / 2010-2011 / 2011-2012 / DECREASE
1. / Trade & Professional Fee / 0.552 / 0.020 / 0.532
2. / E.D / 1.406 / 1.294 / 0.112
3. / Food Laws / 0.262 / 0.057 / 0.205
4. / Hospital Fee / 6.686 / 6.145 / 0.541
5. / Mutation Fee / 0.115 / 0.072 / 0.043
6. / Sale of forms / 1.765 / 0.889 / 0.876
7. / Miscellaneous / 8.715 / 5.423 / 3.293
8. / License Fee / 0.439 / 0.432 / 0.007
Total:- / 19.940 / 14.332 / 5.609

IncreaseRs. 460.099 Million

DecreaseRs. 5.609 Million

Net Increase Rs. 454.490 Million

5.FLUCTUATION OF EXPENDITURE

There was net Increase in Expenditure under certain Heads of Expenditure to the extent of Rs. 168.216 million as would appear from the following statements ‘A’ and ‘B’ respectively.

A INCREASE
S.NO / INCREASE IN EXPENDITURE / 2010-2011 / 2011-2012 / INCREASE
A. / General Administration / 25.166 / 28.184 / 3.018
B. / Collection of Revenue / 15.202 / 20.696 / 5.494
C. / Refunds / 10.756 / 13.596 / 2.840
D. / Public Works / 154.820 / 237.564 / 82.444
E. / Public Safety & Convenience / 87.570 / 138.171 / 50.601
F. / Public Health / 162.722 / 164.311 / 1.589
G. / Public Institution / 17.691 / 22.439 / 4.748
L. / Miscellaneous / 6.148 / 7.301 / 1.153
M. / Burials & Burials Grounds / 0.187 / 6.668 / 5.981
N. / Extra Ordinary & Debt. / 9.850 / 21.098 / 11.248
Total:- / 490.112 / 659.908 / 169.116
B DECREASE
S.NO / DECREASE IN EXPENDITURE / 2010-2011 / 2011-2012 / DECREASE
H. / Contribution of General Purpose / 28.100 / 27.320 / 0.900
Total:- / 28.100 / 27.320 / 0.900

IncreaseRs.169.116Million

DecreaseRs. 0.900Million

Net Increase Rs. 168.216Million

6.GRANT-IN-AID

No grant in aid was required during the year 2011 – 2012

7.LOAN

No loan was taken from the Govt: during 2011 – 2012

8.ICOME PERCENTAGE

Sources of income indicating percentage to the total receipt of each source for the last three years:-

S.No / Head of Recite / 2009-2010 / 2010-2011 / 2011-2012
1. / Rate and Taxes / 32.37 % / 47.58 % / 29.39 %
2. / Realization Under Special Act / 2.74% / 3.09 % / 2.09 %
3. / Revenue Derived / 25.17 % / 28.71 % / 20.30 %
4. / Miscellaneous / 5.37 % / 7.47 % / 5.68 %
5. / Grant & Contribution / 0.34 % / 0.20 % / 0.69 %
6. / Extra Ordinary & Debt (Premium of Shops & Lands / Leases). / 34.01 % / 12.95 % / 41.85 %
Total:- / 100 % / 100 % / 100 %

9.CONTRIBUTION BY THE BOARD

Nothing was paid to Station Health Organization towards anti malaria measures in the Cantonment during the year under report.

10.GENREAL PROVIDENT FUND

There is a cash balance of Rs. 8.126 millin on 30-6-2012 on account of General Provident Fund besides an investment of Rs. 25.00 million in the shape of PLS TDRs and Defence Saving Certificates.

11.BENEVOLENT FUND

This fund has balance of Rs. 0.920 million available on 30-6-2012 which include an investment of Rs. 0.700 Million in shape of PLS TDRs.

12.PENSION FUND

The Pension fund has a balance of Rs.0.165 Million on 30-6-2012. The liability in the shape of payment to pensioners is being met out of the working balance in current account opened with the National Bank of Pakistan, Saddar Bazar Branch, Saddar Road, Peshawar Cantt.

13.AUDIT

The audit of Cantt Fund Account for the period from 01-7-2009 to 30-6-2011has been carried by the audit party from the office of the Director General Audit Defence Services.

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TAXATION

1.Cantonment Board Peshawar has imposed the following taxes / rates: -

(a)House Tax @ 15 % of the annual rental value of building vide Gazette Notification No. SRO 969/78, dated 01-7-1978.

(b)Dog Tax Rs. 5/- per dog per annum vide Gazette Notification No. 1780(i)/73, dated 27-12-1973.

(c)Entertainment Duty and welfare cess as per prevailing rate of the respective province vide P.O No. 13 of 1979.

(d)Cinema Show Tax @ Rs. 10/- per show or Rs. 20/- per day.

(e)GST in lieu of Octori from Provincial Govt: as per NFC Award.

(f)Building Application Tax @ Rs. 20 per 100 Sft of the covered area of commercial building and Rs. 10 per 100 Sft for residential building vide Gazette Notification SRO 792/73, dated 17-2-1973.

(g)Transfer of immoveable property tax @ Rs. 3 % of the Market value of property vide Gazette Notification No. 123/8/B&G/ML&C/76/3506/D-12/92, dated 20-8-1992.

2.RECOVERY OF TAXES

Recovery position of various taxes during the year 2011-2012is as under: -

Head of Income / Demand 2011 –2012 (including arrears) in million / Recovery during 2011 – 2012
in million / Balance on
30-6-2012
in million
GST Octori in lieu of Octori / 37.630 / 48.277 / ----
House Tax including arrears / 344.869 / 155.679 / 145.989
E.D/W.Cess/Show Tax / 1.500 / 1.294 / 0.206
Building application Tax / 0.100 / 0.150 / ----
T.I.P Tax / 48.000 / 48.074 / ----

3.GST IN LIEU OF OCTORI

The Board has collected itsshare from the Provincial Govt:under NFC Award. A sum of Rs. 43.277 millionas against Budget Provision of Rs. 37.630 million for the year 2011– 2012has been received from Provincial Govt:.

Note: -The said share is being received in monthly installments from Provincial Govt:.

4.HOUSE TAX.

(a)The total demand of House Tax for the year 2011– 2012was Rs.344.868 million out of this account a sum Rs. 43.201 million was granted as rebates / remission / exemption and Rs. 155.679 millionrecovered during the year thus leaving arrears of Rs. 145.989 million on 30-6-2012. Detail of the rebates / remission / exemption granted during the year is as under: -

60 % exemption to Serving Govt: /Cantt Board Servants (vide SRO No.156(1)/2004 dated 13/3/2004) / Rs. 2.068 (M)
100 % exemption to (Retd) Govt Servants widows, (vide SRO No.156(1)/2004 dated 13/3/2004) / Rs. 24.593 (M)
(vide SRO No. 21(1)97, dated 07-01-1988), Rs. 5 % & 10% rebate for prompt payment, and / Rs. 11.673 (M)
Exemptions and remission under section 75,76, 77 & 77-A of the Cantonments Act, 1924. / Rs. 4.865 (M)

(b)After deductingexpenditure /collection charges out of the House Tax receipt of Rs. 155.679 million, the balance of Rs. 97.487 millionhas been shared between Cantonment Board and the Provincial Govt: as shown hereunder: -

i)Cantonment Board @ Rs. 85 %Rs. 82.864

ii)Provincial Government @ Rs. 15 %Rs. 14.623

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TotalRs. 97.487 million

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5.NOTICES

6000x notices of demand were issued and 2400 cases were sent to the Court of Cantt Magistrate for recovery under section 259 of Cantonments Act, 1924 out of which 400 have been disposed off.

6.ENTERTAINMENT DUTY / WELFARE CESS

Income under this head during the year under report is Rs. 1.224 million from the cinemas located in the Cantonment limits. No change has been made in the seating capacity in each class and E.D Rates of the Cinema Houses in the Cantonment is also unchanged.

7.BUILDING APPLICATION TAX

The receipts under this head is Rs. 0.15 million for the year under report.

8.TAX ON TRANSFER OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

An income of Rs. 48.074 million was derived from this source during 2011-2012.

9.ARREARS

Detail of head wise arrears as on 30-6-2012 is appended below:-

S.No / Name of Head / Arrears in million
1. / House Tax / 118.177
2. / Rent from leases / 3.018
3. / Building Rent Commercial / 2.032
4. / Income from market / ---
5. / Pipe Water Charges / 7.582
6. / Irrigation Water Fee / ----
7. / Conservancy Charges / ----
Total: / 130.809

Every effort is being made to reduce the arrears to the absolute minimum by personal contacts and issue of reminders besides recovery of dues through the Court of Cantonment Magistrate under section 259 of the Cantonments Act, 1924. Apart from the above, rent deposited in the Court of Controller of Rent, Peshawar is not released till the clearance of outstanding dues against the owner. Ample amount is being recovered by issuing copies / extracts of official documents after clearing the outstanding dues by the applicants. The Cantonment Board has received a sum of Rs. 67.826 millionout of total amount of arrears of Rs. 199.341 million during 2011-2012.

10.(A) CANTONMENT FUND BUILDINGS.

(i)Commercial ………………….. 940Nos.

(ii)Residential ……………………253Nos.

(iii)Market Stalls ………………… .Nil (Market has been demolished)

Total:- 1193Nos.

Recovery from Cantt fund buildings during 2011-2012

(B)RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.

S.No. / Description / Amount in million
1. / Arrears on 01-7-2011 / 0.898
2. / Demand 2011-2012 / 1.500
Total / 2.398
3. / Recovery during 2011-2012 / 1.195
4. / Balance on 01-7-2012 / 1.203

(C)COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.

S.No. / Description / Amount in million
1. / Arrears on 01-7-2011 / 8.974
2. / Demand 2011-2012 / 43.973
Total / 52.947
3. / Recovery during 2011-2012 / 40.134
4. / Balance on 01-7-2012 / 12.813

Keeping in view the increase in the rate of commodities and economic hardship the people, the Board has not suggested / levied any new tax. However, the Board diverted its full attention towards recovery of arrears and kept strict vigilance to maintain financial property.

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CHAPTER – V

HEALTH

CANTONMENT GENERAL HOSPITAL

1.GENERAL

Cantonment Board, Peshawar is maintaining Cantonment General Hospital. The total Civilian population of Peshawar Cantonment as per 1998 Census is 68755. The existing medical facilities were arranged by the Cantonment Board for this population through Cantonment General Hospital in Saddar Bazar.

The hospital provides facilities for X–Ray, ECG, Laboratory, Diathery, Ultra Sound and ambulance service. Expanded Program for Immunization (EPI) and Family Planning Center also exist in the hospital. For the year 2011 – 2012, the daily average number of patients in various departments remained 600 (excluding EPI Center). Cantonment Board is spending average Rs.40.538 million per annum on the health sector.

2.ADMINISTRATION

The Hospital is looked-after by a Medical Superintendent along with following doctors and staff: -

CGH Staff

1Medical Superintendent & RadiologistOne

2Child SpecialistOne

3GynecologistOne

4Dental SurgeonTwo

5Male Medical Officer Six

6Female Medical Officer Five

Part time facility (02 Hours in morning)

1.Eye SpecialistOne

3.PARA-MEDICAL STAFF CGH

(1)Staff NurseSix

(2)L.H.VThree

(3)DispenserSix

(4)O.T.AFive

(5)Anesthesia AssistantTwo

(6)Laboratory Technician/AssistantThree

(7)Radiographer Two

(8)VaccinatorFour

(9)Ward Servant / PeonTwelve

(10)Nurses DaisSix

(11)ChowkidarThree

(12)Dental AssistantOne

The various departments and units of the hospital are being run under the supervision of various Specialists. However in line with Govt. Policy there is a need to increase the strength of doctors. The present strength of doctors & Para Medical staff is not sufficient for 250 beds capacity hospital.

4.OUT PATIENTS DEPARTMENT

Male, Female out patients department are functioning. Medical, Surgical Pediatrics, Gynecology and Eye Specialist clinic are also established. Cases requiring hospitalization are admitted in various wards and those requiring specialist’s opinion are referred to the concerned specialist, either within CTH or to other government hospital if the required facility is not available here.

5.GYNAE OBS UNIT

A Gynae Obs Unit consists of out patients department (O.P.D) Gynae Wards, Labor Room and Operation Theater. Total numbers of 28515 out door patients were treated in the Gynae Unit. Moreover 516 Delivery cases were conducted during the year under report. Apart from the above 1400 patients were admitted in the female ward for necessary treatment.

6.CHILDREN UNIT

A Children Unit consisting of Child O.P.D and Children Ward. An experienced Child Specialist, two (02) Medical Officers and his staff look-after the department. A total number of 526 children were treated in OPD and 1400 were admitted during the year under report.

7.DENTAL DEPARTMENT

A dental department is working under the supervision of qualified Dental Surgeon where 8012patients were treated during the year under report.

8.CASUALTY DEPARTMENT

Casualty Department of the Hospital is functioning round the clock and throughout the year. Four Medical Officers are working in three shifts on rotation duty basis. Most of the cases are attended and treated here but serious cases are referred to L.R.H for further management which is being run by the Provincial Govt. and falls within Cantonment Area. During the year under report 82305 cases were treated in the casualty department.

9.MALE O.P.D UNIT

An experienced Senior Medical Officer is looking-after this department. A total number of 27239 out door patients were treated in the year under report, no patients were admitted in the ward during this year.

10.VACCINATION ( EPI ) DEPARTMENT

Hospital Vaccination Department is rendering very useful service in the area. Almost all type of important and essential vaccines are available and vaccination is carried out to the needy people free of cost. For this purpose two males and one female vaccinator have been appointed in this department. One vaccinator has also been deputed by the Provincial Expanded programs for Immunization (E.P.I) department, who also visits various areas to motivate the people to get their children vaccinated. During the year under report the department has participated in 10 polio campaigns of 04 days each. The department also maintains Anti Rabies Vaccine and anti snake venom serum.