From Abid Usman
LAHORE: Four days after the apex court judge had expressed displeasure over the informal dressing of Lahore deputy commissioner, the Punjab government on Friday notified a dress code to be observed by the officers during the office hours and while appearing before the courts of law.
According to a notification issued by the Punjab government, all the male officers were instructed to observe a proper dress code i.e. lounge suit/smart casual with closed collar shirt and tie or shalwar kameez with waistcoat along with appropriate footwear. “In case of female officers, the dress code should be in line with office decorum and norms while being reflective of the formal nature of official duties,” read the notification.
It is pertinent to mention here that the Supreme Court on Monday expressed annoyance over Deputy Commissioner Lahore for appearing in the court in an inappropriate dress. The three-member bench, headed by Justice Manzoor Ahmad Malik, was hearing a petition against non-provision of petrol to bike riders without helmet. The bench heard the matter at Supreme Court Lahore Registry.
At the start of proceedings, DC Mudassar Riaz appeared before the bench on being summoned in connection with the case.
However, Justice Manzoor Ahmad Malik expressed annoyance over him for wearing an inappropriate dress.
