| Case ID |
05d17859-17b1-40a4-96ed-5f3948895cf8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 679 of 1987 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 15, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 08, 1987 |
| Decision |
The appeal filed by Muhammad Sharif against the order of reduction in rank from BPS-18 to BPS-17 was dismissed by the Service Tribunal, Punjab. The Tribunal upheld the findings of the Enquiry Officer who had found the appellant guilty of forgery related to pension and other contributions during his deputation in Nigeria. The Court found that the appellant was provided with adequate opportunities to defend himself during the enquiry process, and the penalties imposed were deemed fair and justified given the circumstances. The Tribunal concluded that the appeal was without merit and confirmed the original decision. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Sharif vs. Government of the Punjab, the Service Tribunal dealt with an appeal regarding the reduction in rank of the appellant from BPS-18 to BPS-17. The appellant was charged with forgery after failing to remit pension contributions during his five-year deputation in Nigeria. The Enquiry Officer found him guilty after thorough investigation and hearings. The Tribunal examined the evidence, including the submission of forged challans, and concluded that the appellant was given fair opportunity for defense. The decision reinforced the importance of accountability and integrity in public service. This case highlights issues related to service discipline and the consequences of misconduct in the civil service. The ruling emphasizes that appropriate measures must be taken to maintain the standards expected from government employees. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the penalty imposed by the Chief Secretary of the Punjab Government. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Government Hashmat Ali Islamia College, Rawalpindi,
District Accounts Office, Rawalpindi
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| Judges |
IHSANUL HAQ CHAUDHRY,
KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD YOUSAF,
CHAUDHRY ABDUL RASHID
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Mushtaq Masood,
Shafique Ahmad Gill
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SHARIF
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| Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB through Chief Secretary
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 806,
1988 PLC 20
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974),
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975
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| Sections |
4,
7
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