| Case ID |
0f8a1971-96b0-49c6-aa54-d0e3d98cfa4d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
66/35 of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 30, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal of Muhammad Naeem Siddiqui was accepted, and the adverse remarks regarding his performance from 20th July, 1981 to 28th November, 1981 were ordered to be expunged. The Tribunal found that the comments made by the Deputy Commissioner were unjustified and not supported by the record, as the appellant's previous assessments were predominantly positive, indicating a hardworking and competent officer. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of basing assessments on factual evidence rather than subjective opinions. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around Muhammad Naeem Siddiqui's appeal against adverse remarks in his Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for the period of July to November 1981, made by the Deputy Commissioner, Mianwali. The Tribunal found that the negative comments about his work performance and personality were not substantiated by his prior record of service, which highlighted his diligence and competence. The decision underscored the necessity for evaluations to be grounded in factual evidence, reinforcing principles of fairness and accountability in civil service assessments. This ruling aims to protect civil servants from unjust evaluations, ensuring that their professional integrity is maintained. Keywords: civil service, Annual Confidential Report, performance assessment, fairness in evaluations, accountability. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL JABBAR KHAN,
MALIK ZAWWAR HUSSAIN
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Riasat Ali,
A. G. Humayun
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD NAEEM SIDDIQUI
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| Respondents |
THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, MIANWALI,
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB THROUGH THE CHIEF SECRETARY S. & G. A. D. CIVIL SECRETARIAT, LAHORE
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 1736,
1984 PLC 1194
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| Other Citations |
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| Laws Involved |
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