| Case ID |
0bf9c9e1-42e7-4f66-b7df-e7a78209dbc6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 490 of 2019 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 19, 2019 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 19, 2019 |
| Decision |
The Service Tribunal set aside the penalty imposed on the civil servant, Muhammad Afzal, after determining that the charges against him were vague and lacked supporting evidence. The Tribunal found that the delay in filing the appeal was justified due to the appellant's illness and that the disciplinary proceedings initiated after his retirement were unlawful. The decision emphasized the importance of adhering to natural justice principles and highlighted the insufficiency of the evidence against the appellant. |
| Summary |
In this case, Muhammad Afzal, a retired civil servant, appealed against the penalty imposed on him under the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act, 2006. The Service Tribunal found that the charges were vague and not substantiated by reliable evidence. The Tribunal also noted that the delay in filing the appeal was due to the appellant's illness. The case underscores the necessity for clear charges and adequate evidence in disciplinary proceedings, particularly against retired employees. The decision reflects the Tribunal's commitment to uphold the principles of natural justice and ensure fair treatment for all civil servants. This case serves as a crucial precedent in cases involving disciplinary actions against retired employees, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in administrative proceedings. Key terms associated with this case include 'Punjab Service Tribunal', 'disciplinary proceedings', 'natural justice', 'administrative law', and 'public service accountability'. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD QASIM
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| Lawyers |
Rizwana Anjum Mufti,
Mazhar Hayat Dogar
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL
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| Respondents |
ANOTHER,
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, KHUSHAB
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| Citations |
2020 SLD 504,
2020 PLC 282
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act, (IX of 1974),
Limitation Act, 1908,
Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act, 2006
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| Sections |
4,
5,
4,
5
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