| Case ID |
00ee0f1d-4a84-472f-8f18-2a7c1de04009 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 15063 of 2011 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 24, 2013 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled in favor of the petitioners, stating that their B.Tech (Hons) degrees should be recognized as equivalent to the B.E./B.Sc. Engineering degrees for the purposes of special compensation allowance. The court emphasized that the Higher Education Commission holds the authority to determine equivalencies in educational qualifications, and that the Pakistan Engineering Council's role is limited to regulating professional engineers. Thus, the petitioners, holding B.Tech (Hons) degrees, were entitled to the benefits associated with graduate engineers, including a monthly compensation allowance of Rs.10,000, effective from the date of the Notification dated 10-3-2010. The court accepted the writ petition, thereby granting the petitioners their rightful claims for promotion and allowances. |
| Summary |
In a landmark decision by the Lahore High Court, the case involving petitioners with B.Tech (Hons) degrees sought recognition of their qualifications as equivalent to B.E./B.Sc. Engineering degrees. The petitioners, employed as Instructors in the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority, argued for their eligibility for a special compensation allowance of Rs.10,000 per month, as announced by the Government of Punjab. The court highlighted the pivotal role of the Higher Education Commission in determining the equivalency of degrees, affirming that these degrees, although distinct, could be treated as parallel for the purpose of employment benefits. The ruling underscores the importance of educational recognitions and their implications on professional standings in the engineering sector, ensuring that deserving candidates receive the compensation and promotions they are entitled to based on their qualifications. This decision not only impacts the petitioners but also sets a precedent for future cases involving degree equivalency and professional recognition in Pakistan's educational framework. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Higher Education Commission,
Pakistan Engineering Council,
Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority
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| Judges |
SHOAIB SAEED, J
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Wadood Ahmad for Petitioners,
Muhammad Javed Saeed Pirzada, A.A.G. for Respondents
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| Petitioners |
10 others,
MUHAMMAD ARSHAD TEJA
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| Respondents |
3 others,
CHAIRMAN TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING AUTHORITY, LAHORE
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| Citations |
2014 SLD 195 = 2014 PLC 620
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Higher Education Commission Ordinance (LIII of 2002),
Pakistan Engineering Council Act (V of 1976),
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
10(o),
8,
199
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