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Case ID 0a205e43-11f0-478f-8dff-5402f4f01598
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Case Number Civil Petition No.2776-L of 2001
Decision Date Dec 21, 2004
Hearing Date Dec 21, 2004
Decision The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal against the judgment of the Federal Service Tribunal, Lahore. The petitioner, who had retired on April 28, 1987, claimed promotion based on a representation made in 1986. The Court found that the claim was not supported by any applicable rules or seniority. It referred to a previous case which established that promotion from a back date to a retired civil servant cannot be granted. Therefore, the petitioner's claim for promotion post-retirement was denied, and the petition was dismissed.
Summary In the landmark case of Civil Petition No.2776-L of 2001, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the complex issue of promotion for retired civil servants. The case revolved around Muhammad Aslam Sultan, who sought promotion after his retirement, citing the promotion of his colleagues as grounds for his claim. However, the Court upheld the decision of the Federal Service Tribunal, emphasizing that promotions cannot be granted retroactively to individuals who have already retired. This ruling reinforces the legal principle that civil service promotions are contingent upon active employment status and adherence to established regulations. The decision is significant in clarifying the limitations placed on retired civil servants regarding claims for promotion, thereby providing a clearer understanding of civil service laws in Pakistan. Keywords such as 'civil service promotion', 'Supreme Court Pakistan', and 'retirement claims' are crucial for SEO optimization, as they encapsulate the essence of the case while addressing common queries in legal searches.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Government of Pakistan, Establishment Division Islamabad
Judges IFTIKHAR MUHAMMAD CHAUDHRY, FAQIR MUHAMMAD KHOKHAR, M. JAVED BUTTAR
Lawyers S.M. Idrees, Mehmood A. Qureshi
Petitioners MUHAMMAD ASLAM SULTAN
Respondents FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN through GENERAL Manager, Pakistan Railways, HQRs., Lahore
Citations 2005 SLD 1059, 2005 PLC 1400
Other Citations 2003 PLC (C.S.) 212
Laws Involved Civil Service Law
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