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Case ID 0c00be1f-79fe-4375-98c1-d5e2a160bf7e
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Case Number Appeal No. 213(R) of 1985
Decision Date Oct 02, 1986
Hearing Date Oct 02, 1986
Decision The Federal Service Tribunal accepted the appeal of Sami-ur-Rehman, the appellant, and expunged the adverse remarks recorded in his Annual Confidential Report for the year 1982. The Tribunal highlighted that the countersigning officer's views, being the Head of the Department, were more relevant and unbiased. The adverse remarks were deemed unjustifiable, especially considering the appellant's circumstances during the year, including a leg fracture that limited his physical activity. The Tribunal directed that the overall grade for the appellant's report for 1981 be upgraded appropriately, emphasizing the importance of fair evaluation in civil service assessments.
Summary In the case of Sami-ur-Rehman vs. Chief Secretary to Government of Punjab, the Federal Service Tribunal addressed the issue of adverse remarks recorded in the appellant's Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for the year 1982. The case revolved around the appellant's performance as Superintendent of Police in Rahim Yar Khan, where he faced adverse remarks despite having good evaluations in the preceding and succeeding years. The Tribunal found that the countersigning officer's views, which supported the appellant, were not given due consideration. The decision highlighted the significance of unbiased assessments in civil service, particularly under challenging personal circumstances. The Tribunal's ruling to expunge the adverse remarks underscores the need for fair treatment in public service evaluations, particularly in the context of health-related issues impacting job performance. The case sets a precedent for the importance of thorough and just evaluations in civil service, ensuring that external factors do not unduly influence performance assessments. Keywords such as 'Service Tribunal', 'Annual Confidential Report', 'civil service evaluation', and 'adverse remarks' are relevant for understanding the implications of this case.
Court Federal Service Tribunal
Entities Involved Not available
Judges MUHAMMAD IRSHAD KHAN, CH. A. RAHMAN KHAN
Lawyers Aitzaz Ahsan, Syed Asghar Hussain
Petitioners SAMIUR-REHMAN
Respondents 2 others, CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
Citations 1987 SLD 1014, 1987 PLC 139
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Service Tribunals Act (LXX of 1973)
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