| Case ID |
09e7fb0e-76e7-429e-9b24-7441e68d1ec3 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 2982 of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 19, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 19, 2018 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for leave to appeal, affirming the Islamabad High Court's decision which upheld the qualification and experience of the respondent for the post of Divisional Forest Officer. The court found that the respondent possessed the requisite experience, validated by the Chief Secretary of Gilgit-Baltistan, and had held the position for over ten years. The petitioner failed to demonstrate any legal, procedural, or jurisdictional error that would necessitate intervention by the Supreme Court. The aggregate experience of the respondent exceeded the five years required for the position, including experience verified by relevant authorities and an M.Phil degree that contributed to his qualifications. |
| Summary |
In the case of Yaqoob Ali Khan vs. Federal Public Service Commission, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the qualifications required for the position of Divisional Forest Officer. The petitioner challenged the appointment of the respondent, arguing that he lacked the necessary experience in the relevant field. The Islamabad High Court had previously ruled in favor of the respondent, prompting the petitioner to seek further review from the Supreme Court. The court examined the evidence presented, including confirmations from various authorities regarding the respondent's experience, which amounted to approximately eight years, thus exceeding the required five years. The court emphasized the importance of verified qualifications and the validation of experience certificates. Ultimately, it upheld the lower court's decision, concluding that the respondent met all necessary criteria for the position, including holding a Ph.D. and having significant field experience. This case underscores the rigorous standards for civil service appointments and the necessity of thorough inquiries into candidates' qualifications. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
UMAR ATA BANDIAL,
IJAZ UL AHSAN,
YAQUB ALI KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Sardar Muhammad Aslam,
M. Shoaib Shaheen
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| Petitioners |
Yaqoob Ali Khan
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| Respondents |
Federal Public Service Commission through Chairman and Another
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 398,
2019 SCMR 413
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| Other Citations |
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| Laws Involved |
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| Sections |
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