Functions of Different Sections of the Information and Public Relations Department

 Functions of Administration Section

This section is responsible for the overall administration of the Directorate including, appointment, promotion, transfers, leave cases of the non-gazette staff and the relevant financial matters including purchases, repair and maintenance of the machinery/equipments. The in charge A.D, who is always a senior and expert one in the financial and administrative matters, is assisted by an Accounts Officer (on deputation from the A.G Office) and the superintendents of Accounts and Establishment and the other supporting staff. This section prepares the budget and S.N.E (Schedule of New Expenditure) for a financial year with proper justification and send it to the Finance Department for necessary approval and allocation of funds, which on receipt is further distributed between the headquarter office and the Divisional Information offices after the approval of the Director Information.

The appointment, promotion, transfers, leave and other matters of the Gazetted Officers of the Directorate are also tackled by this section with the Provincial Public Service Commission (PPSC), through the Administrative Department.