| Case ID |
025cb993-c24d-4a93-a361-d53522d6d029 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
513/2018 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 02, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal filed by Shaukat Ali against the adverse remarks in his annual confidential report was accepted. The Tribunal found that the remarks were vague and not supported by concrete examples, which justified their expunction. The adverse remarks dated 13-5-1979 concerning the appellant's conduct during the specified periods were deemed unjustified and were ordered to be struck out from the Character Rolls. The decision emphasized the importance of substantiating remarks in annual reports with specific instances as required by the Punjab Service Tribunals Act, 1974. |
| Summary |
In the case of Shaukat Ali vs. Government of the Punjab, the Service Tribunal of Punjab addressed the issue of adverse remarks in the annual confidential report of Shaukat Ali, a Special Magistrate. The Tribunal concluded that the remarks made by the Reporting Officer were vague and lacked concrete examples, thereby violating the principles outlined in the Punjab Service Tribunals Act, 1974. The Tribunal stressed that adverse remarks must be substantiated with specific instances to ensure fairness in the evaluation of civil servants. This case highlights the critical nature of transparency and accountability in public service evaluations. The decision serves as a precedent for future cases involving similar issues and underscores the rights of public servants to contest unjust evaluations. As such, it is essential for reporting officers to adhere to established guidelines when assessing the performance of individuals under their supervision, ensuring that evaluations are both fair and justifiable. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Government of the Punjab
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| Judges |
Malik Zawwar Hussain,
Abdul Hamid Chaudhry
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| Lawyers |
Masud Ahmad Riaz,
A. G. Humayun
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| Petitioners |
Shaukat Ali
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| Respondents |
Government of the Punjab
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 1725,
1983 PLC 774
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act, 1974
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| Sections |
4
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