The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has detected over 4,500 illegal appointments in 12 public sector universities in Punjab made during the last 10 years. Creative Commons/File
LAHORE: The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has detected over 4,500 illegal appointments in 12 public sector universities in Punjab made during the last 10 years or so and recommended to the governor/chancellor to take ‘strict legal action’ against those involved in this crime.
In a report submitted to the chancellor, the ACE declared 4,554 illegal appointments (from BPS-1 to 16, and BS-17 and above), saying these were made without advertising vacancies, against the rules and service laws with a financial impact of Rs6061 million.