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PUNJAB CIVIL SECRETARIATE,
LAHORE.
DATED the 3rd June, 1947.
P.S.B.640 Sarwan Singh,
The Hong Kong Government
have decided to recall the Indian Police for further
services in Hong Kong. You are warned to inform me
in writing as soon as possible under registered letter
(within one month of the despatch of this letter at
the latest) whether you are willing to return to
service in Hong Kong or not. The terms of service
will be the same as pre War, with the exception
that the basic rates of salary will be slightly higher,
and you will also receive a temporary high cost of
living allowance of at least 50%of your salary, and
a residential allowance of 20% of total emoluments
upto a maximum of 50 per month in lieu of free
rations. Families cannot be taken to Hong Kong yet,
but accommodation may be available in one year's time.
If you are of the age of 45 and under 55 you should
state in writing whether you wish to retire on pension.
Please note that if you are not willing to
return to Hong Kong or do not report to me within
one month, you will be considered as absent from duty
and will be dismissed by me.
Sd/-Ujagar Singh,
Officer on Special Daty,
(Hong Kong Government).