Teachers in Punjab are expressing displeasure after the government orders of asking back their COVID-era conveyance allowance which was received during school closures. The Lahore Education Authority has directed all the school heads to recover the amount and deposit it to the government

Officials said teachers continued to receive the conveyance allowance during the COVID-19 vacation period, even though schools were shut. The Finance Department reportedly did not deduct the allowance from salaries at that time. The Education Authority has now ordered full recovery, warning that school heads who fail to comply will face action.

According to officials, the teachers continued to receive COVID  allowance even when the schools were shut and the Finance Department never deducted the amount from salaries. The Education Authority has now made strict orders for full recovery , warning that school heads that fail to cooperate will face strict actions.

Teachers have condemned the move, calling it “unjust and burdensome.” They argue that the allowance was part of their regular pay and reclaiming it after four years is unfair. Many say that returning the money amid rising inflation will cause serious financial stress.

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Several teachers’ unions have demanded that the order be withdrawn immediately. They claim the government should not penalize employees for administrative oversights. “We served throughout the pandemic in various duties. Recovering this allowance now is unjust,” a teacher said.

Education circles warn that such policies could damage teacher morale. They urge the government to review the decision and offer relief to educators already struggling with high living costs.