| Case ID |
057f4a6c-34b0-4c18-83d9-6a884718b3d9 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 1575 of 1979 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 25, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 22, 1982 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court held that the order of compulsory retirement of Muhammad Saeed Butt was without lawful authority and therefore of no legal consequence. The petitioner was to be accommodated in service as the order from the earlier writ petition held the field. The court emphasized the necessity to finalize the matter in the interest of public service, as the petitioner had been shuttled between departments without resolution. The court's decision aimed to ensure that the petitioner was duly compensated and reinstated in a position that recognized his status as a Line Superintendent. |
| Summary |
In this notable case from the Lahore High Court, the court addressed the issues surrounding the compulsory retirement of Muhammad Saeed Butt, a Line Superintendent. The petitioner challenged the legality of his retirement under the West Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Act, arguing that the order was without lawful authority. The court found that the petitioner had been treated unfairly by being reverted to a department that could not accommodate him, thereby violating his rights under the Constitution of Pakistan. This case underscores the importance of lawful procedures in employment and the need for governmental bodies to respect judicial rulings. The court's ruling not only reinstated the petitioner but also highlighted the necessity for public entities to act in compliance with legal standards and protect employees' rights. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Government of Punjab,
WAPDA,
Establishment Division, Government of Pakistan
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| Judges |
GHULAM MUJADDID MIRZA, J,
MUHAMMAD SAEED BUTT
|
| Lawyers |
Mubashir Latif Ahmad,
Qazi M. Dastgir
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Saeed Butt
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| Respondents |
WAPDA,
Secretary to Government of Punjab, Irrigation and Power Department
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 1291,
1987 PLC 650
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Act,
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
17(1-A),
199
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