| Case ID |
10c45c6f-bb7e-4a9b-a552-f62f6454d133 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
266/1199 of 1981 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 14, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Tribunal upheld the punishment of stoppage of two increments without cumulative effect for Dr. Mrs. Khalida Butt, a Woman Medical Officer, who was found guilty of misconduct related to charging excessive fees for her services. The Tribunal noted that despite the appellant's past service record being chequered, the punishment was justified due to the dearth of lady doctors. The appeal was dismissed, emphasizing the need for accountability in public service. |
| Summary |
This case involves Dr. Mrs. Khalida Butt, a Woman Medical Officer, who was dismissed from service on charges of corruption and misconduct after demanding a fee for services rendered during a hospital visit. Following a review by the Service Tribunal of Punjab, she was re-instated but faced a lighter punishment of two increments stoppage. The Tribunal highlighted the importance of fair disciplinary procedures while also acknowledging the challenges posed by a shortage of female medical professionals in the region. Legal precedents were cited to support the decision, showcasing the balance between accountability and service needs in the healthcare sector. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL JABBAR KHAN (CHAIRMAN),
MALIK ZAWWAR HUSSAIN,
ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY
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| Lawyers |
Masud Ahmad Riaz,
Haroon-ur-Rashid Cheema
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| Petitioners |
Dr. Mrs. Khalida Butt
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| Respondents |
Government of the Punjab through the Secretary, Health Department, Lahore
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 1719,
1984 PLC 1152
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| Other Citations |
Dr. Niaz Ahmed v. State etc. P L D 1961 S C 224,
A. U. Mussarrat v. Government of Punjab P L D 1977 S C 24
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975
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| Sections |
R. 6 (3)
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