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This section defines the following terms used in The Ex-Employees of the Former Government of East Pakistan (Appointment to Federal Posts) Ordinance, 1983.: • employee — an employee of the former Government of East Pakistan who was repatriated or who migrated from East Pakistan to Pakistan during the period commencing on the 16th December, 1971, and ending on the 31st December, 1974, in consequence of occupation of the territory by enemy troops or establishment of Bangladesh • former post — the post which was held by an employee at the time of his repatriation or migration to Pakistan • Grade — the Grade of the National Pay Scale in which a post or group of posts is placed; and • post — a post in an All-Pakistan Service or a service of the Federation or a post in connection with the affairs of the Federation This is the official statutory text, shown as written — it is not a paraphrase or a legal opinion. Consult a verified lawyer to see how it applies to your specific situation.

2. Definitions. In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,__ (a) “employee” means an employee of the former Government of East Pakistan who was repatriated or who migrated from East Pakistan to Pakistan during the period commencing on the 16th December, 1971, and ending on the 31st December, 1974, in consequence of occupation of the territory by enemy troops or establishment of Bangladesh ; (b) “former post” means the post which was held by an employee at the time of his repatriation or migration to Pakistan; (c) “Grade” means the Grade of the National Pay Scale in which a post or group of posts is placed; and (d) “post” means a post in an All-Pakistan Service or a service of the Federation or a post in connection with the affairs of the Federation.

Effective date: 1983-01-01

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