| Case ID |
0a0e681c-eef7-4d06-be95-65d6e399ba07 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No.588 of 1995 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 02, 1996 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal in the case concerning the seniority of Mrs. Shahida Saadullah over the respondents, who were appointed as System Analysts in Grade-18 after her promotion. The Court found merit in the petitioner's argument that her seniority should be recognized from her promotion date in Grade-18, and that the merger of the posts of Programmer and System Analyst necessitated this consideration. The initial judgment by the Federal Service Tribunal was challenged as it dismissed her appeal regarding seniority. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mrs. Shahida Saadullah, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the issue of seniority among civil servants in the context of the Civil Servants Act and the Constitution of Pakistan. The petitioner contended that her promotion to Grade-18 as a Programmer should entitle her to seniority over two directly appointed System Analysts. The Tribunal's dismissal of her appeal led to this petition for leave to appeal. The Court emphasized the importance of recognizing seniority based on promotion dates, especially when related positions are merged. This case highlights key aspects of civil service regulations and the legal frameworks governing employment in public service. The outcome could influence future cases regarding civil servant promotions and seniority disputes. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL HAFEEZ MEMON,
MUNAWAR AHMAD MINA
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| Lawyers |
Sheikh Riazul Haq, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ejaz Muhammad Khan, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Mrs. SHAHIDA SAADULLAH
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| Respondents |
SECRETARY, ESTABLISHMENT DIVISION, GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN,
Bashir Ahmad Fani,
Amir Sultan
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| Citations |
1998 SLD 902,
1998 SCMR 2372
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Civil Servants Act (LXXI of 1973),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
8,
212(3)
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