| Case ID |
0025afb8-45b0-40d3-b40c-28c8c4364366 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Service Appeal No. 20 of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
May 23, 2014 |
| Hearing Date |
May 23, 2014 |
| Decision |
The appeal was allowed as the denial of selection grade in BS-21 to the appellant, Malik Zulfiqar Ali, was found unjustified. The Tribunal noted that the appellant had an unblemished service record and was treated unfairly compared to his junior colleagues who were awarded the grade without proper justification. The Tribunal emphasized that selection should be based on merit, and the absence of adverse remarks in the appellant's record during his tenure further supported his claim. The Tribunal directed the respondent to grant the selection grade BS-21 to the appellant, effective from the date his juniors received it, including financial and pensionary benefits. |
| Summary |
In the case of Malik Zulfiqar Ali vs. Lahore High Court, the Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal addressed the appeal concerning the denial of selection grade BS-21 to the appellant following his retirement. The appellant, who had an exemplary service record, argued that the Provincial Judicial Selection Board unjustly overlooked him for the grade, while his junior colleagues were granted the same. The Tribunal's examination revealed that the selection process lacked transparency and fairness, emphasizing the importance of merit in such decisions. The ruling reaffirmed the principle that judicial officers with unblemished careers should be rewarded appropriately, leading to the Tribunal's decision to allow the appeal and direct the awarding of the selection grade along with the associated benefits. This case highlights critical issues surrounding judicial promotions and the need for adherence to principles of justice and equity, resonating with ongoing discussions about public service integrity and meritocracy in governmental positions. |
| Court |
Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD FARRUKH IRFAN KHAN,
ABDUS SATTAR ASGHAR,
MUHAMMAD AMEER BHATTI
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Malik ZULFIQAR ALI
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| Respondents |
LAHORE HIGH COURT through Registrar,
Nayyar Iqbal Ghouri,
Muhammad Shafique Assistant Registrar Confidential-II,
Muhammad Rizwan Ashraf Dealing Assistant Confidential-I
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| Citations |
2014 SLD 303,
2014 PLC 1229
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| Other Citations |
2008 SCMR 1535,
2001 SCMR 252,
1991 SCMR 696,
2010 SCMR 1301,
1998 SCMR 736
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal Act
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| Sections |
5
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