The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated Rs1.58 billion to various Tehsil Municipal Administrations (TMAs) for the fiscal year 2026-27.
According to an official notification, the provincial Finance Department approved the funds through a re-appropriation process. The allocation aims to meet the financial needs of municipal administrations across the province.
Peshawar City TMA received the largest allocation, amounting to Rs200 million. Several other municipal administrations have also been assigned funds under the approved plan.
The KP govt has directed the relevant authorities to ensure that the money is transferred and used according to financial rules.
The notification states that the funds will be released under Grant No. 40. The transfers will follow approved adjustments and re-appropriation under the relevant account heads.
KP Govt Announces TMA-Wise Fund Allocation
The approved allocations cover municipal administrations in several districts. Bannu TMA will receive Rs80 million, while Charsadda TMA has been allocated Rs45 million.
Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Tank and Mansehra TMAs will each receive Rs40 million. Nowshera TMA has been assigned Rs35 million under the provincial funding arrangement.
Meanwhile, Mardan and Takht Bhai TMAs will receive Rs22 million each. Dera Ismail Khan and Haripur TMAs have also been allocated Rs40 million each.
The allocation details reflect the provincial government’s plan to distribute funds among local municipal bodies. However, the notification does not provide a detailed breakdown of the specific projects each administration will undertake.
Funds to Be Transferred Through Official Accounts
According to the notification, the allocated amounts will be transferred to the respective TMAs’ Public Local Accounts. The Accountant General and District Accounts Officers will oversee the transfer process.
These officials will be responsible for ensuring that the approved amounts reach the relevant municipal administrations. The process will follow the financial procedures established for government funds.
The Finance Department has also instructed all concerned authorities to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. It stressed that the funds must be used in line with prescribed financial rules.
The re-appropriation process allows the department to adjust budget allocations under relevant account heads. The approved transfers are intended to address the financial requirements of municipal administrations during the current fiscal year.
Municipal Administrations Receive Provincial Support
The KP govt has allocated the funds to support the financial needs of TMAs across the province. These administrations manage various municipal responsibilities at the local level.
The funding announcement covers multiple districts, with Peshawar City receiving the largest amount among the allocations listed in the notification.
The provincial Finance Department will oversee compliance with the approved financial procedures. Relevant accounting officials will also play a role in completing the transfers.
The notification confirms the allocation of Rs1.58 billion for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The funds will be released through the designated accounts and must be spent according to government regulations.
The announcement outlines the provincial government’s financial support for local municipal administrations. Further details about the use of individual allocations were not included in the provided notification.
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