| Case ID |
05eda57f-4301-4794-a488-fb8a62dc6862 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions Nos. 355, 356 and 385 to 388 of 19 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 07, 1998 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 07, 1998 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in a common order, disposed of six petitions against a judgment from the Punjab Service Tribunal. The court found that the Education Department should not transfer any further members of the general cadre and should abide by the Governor's order regarding seniority for appointments as Headmasters or Headmistresses. The court directed that civil servants be considered for appointment to these positions based on their suitability, following precedent set in previous rulings. The appeals were accepted, and the impugned orders were set aside, ensuring compliance with established rules and seniority guidelines. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appointment of Headmasters and Headmistresses within the Education Department of Punjab, Pakistan. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for adherence to the Governor's order regarding seniority and the prohibition of transferring general cadre members into nationalised positions without due consideration. The court's ruling is significant for civil service appointments, ensuring that qualified candidates are considered for promotion based on their seniority and suitability. This decision reinforces the importance of following established legal frameworks in public service appointments and highlights the role of the judiciary in maintaining these standards in the interest of justice and fair governance. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Government of Punjab,
Education Department
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| Judges |
AJMAL MIAN, C.J.,
MUNAWAR AHMED MIRZA,
CH. MUHAMMAD ARIF, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Raja Muhammad Anwar, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry, Advocate-on-Record,
Sh. Altaf Elahi, Additional Advocate-General, Punjab
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| Petitioners |
,
Mst. RIAZ ANJUM, HEADMISTRESS
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| Respondents |
others,
Mrs. S. MAQBOOL
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| Citations |
1999 SLD 873,
1999 PLC 325
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| Other Citations |
Abdul Rashid Qayyum and others v. Government of Punjab and others Civil Appeals Nos. 396 to 400 of 1993
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| Laws Involved |
Nationalised Rules
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| Sections |
Not available
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