| Case ID |
01255c17-71dd-4965-a4a0-e5ba2293ebe2 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal Nos.251(K)(CE) to 266(K)(CE) of 2001 |
| Decision Date |
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| Hearing Date |
Mar 30, 2002 |
| Decision |
The Federal Service Tribunal dismissed the appeals of the appellants, who were terminated from their positions as Trainee Engineers, Management Trainees, and Meter Readers. The Tribunal held that the terminations were valid as the appellants were appointed for specific project requirements, and their appointments were subject to termination upon project completion. The Tribunal found no merit in the arguments presented by the appellants' counsel regarding the lack of show-cause notices and the delay in filing appeals. The appeals were deemed hopelessly time-barred, with some filed after a delay of over 600 days without sufficient justification. The Tribunal emphasized that the service conditions accepted by the appellants at the time of their appointments were binding, and thus, the terminations could not be considered void. The appeals were dismissed in limine. |
| Summary |
In the case concerning the termination of civil servants, the Federal Service Tribunal addressed appeals from former employees of the Sui Southern Gas Company, who challenged their dismissals. The Tribunal scrutinized the legal standing of the terminations, noting that the employees were appointed under specific conditions that allowed for termination upon project completion. The lack of show-cause notices was contested, but the Tribunal upheld the validity of the terminations. The decision underscored the importance of adhering to the terms of employment as agreed upon by the employees. The case serves as a precedent in administrative law, reinforcing the principle that employment contracts can contain clauses that permit termination without notice under certain circumstances. This case emphasizes the necessity for employees to understand their rights and the terms of their employment. The Tribunal's ruling also highlights the significance of timely appeals in legal proceedings, as delays can result in dismissal regardless of the merits of the case. |
| Court |
Federal Service Tribunal
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| Entities Involved |
Sui Southern Gas Co. Ltd.
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| Judges |
AKBAR M. MEMON,
BARKAT ALI BALOCH
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| Lawyers |
Muzaffar-ul-Haq
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| Petitioners |
Abdul Rehman,
Mehboob Ali,
Khan Muhammad,
KHAIR MUHAMMAD,
Hamza Ali,
Bhambro,
Ved Parkash,
Zubair Ahmed Talpur,
M. Ajmal,
M. Ali-Khan,
Shahzad Zafar,
Abdul Aziz Marr.,
M. Jumman,
Abdul Hussain,
M. Sharjeel Mustafa,
Gulab s/o Ram Chand,
Khair Muhammad
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| Respondents |
MANAGING DIRECTOR, SUI SOUTHERN GAS CO. LTD., KARACHI
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 1551,
2004 PLC 635
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| Other Citations |
1996 SCMR 1185,
PLD 1976 Lah. 580,
1978 CLR 99
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| Laws Involved |
Not available
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| Sections |
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