Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 104ff9dd-089a-4ef0-9edf-52ff1d45381d
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Case Number Appeal No. 759/763 of 1987
Decision Date Sep 01, 1988
Hearing Date
Decision The appeal filed by Rana Munawar Ahmed was dismissed as the Tribunal found no legal infirmity in the termination of his services. The appellant was absorbed as District Food Controller from the surplus pool but failed to meet the required standards during his probationary period. The Tribunal noted that the provisions under which his services were terminated were applicable, and the appellant was rightly treated as a direct recruit. Furthermore, no stigma or misconduct was attached to his termination, and thus no show-cause notice was necessary. The decision emphasized the importance of performance assessment during probation and upheld the authority's right to terminate the services of an unsatisfactory probationer.
Summary In the case of Rana Munawar Ahmed vs. Secretary to Government of Punjab, Food Department, the Service Tribunal, Punjab, addressed the termination of service of the appellant who was absorbed from the surplus pool as a District Food Controller. The core issue was whether the termination was justified under the Punjab Civil Servants Act and the conditions of service. The Tribunal affirmed that surplus officials must undergo probationary assessments, just like direct recruits. The appellant's performance during this period was deemed unsatisfactory, leading to the dismissal of his appeal. The ruling highlighted procedural adherence in civil service appointments and the necessity of performance evaluations in ensuring that individuals are suitable for their designated roles. This case reinforces the legal framework surrounding public service appointments and the significance of probation in determining employment suitability.
Court Service Tribunal, Punjab
Entities Involved Not available
Judges Ihsanul Haq Chaudhry, Kh. Muhammad Yousaf, Ch. Abdul Rashid
Lawyers MA. Riaz, A. G. Hamayun, DA
Petitioners Rana Munawar Ahmed
Respondents Secretary to Government of Punjab, Food Department
Citations 1989 SLD 1092, 1989 PLC 94
Other Citations 1988 SCMR 1458, 1986 SCMR 30, PLD 1974 SC 393
Laws Involved Punjab Civil Servants Act (VIII of 1974), Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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