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Case ID 118e57db-5aee-40e9-badb-3f42a5cc8ea6
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Case Number Civil Petition No. 1590-L of 1998
Decision Date Jan 29, 1999
Hearing Date
Decision The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal to consider whether the Federal Service Tribunal's order to set aside the dismissal of Liaqat Ali Khan was based on valid grounds. The Court noted that the salaries and allowances received by the respondent would be subject to the final decision of the appeal. The decision emphasized the importance of due process in the dismissal of civil servants and the need for valid grounds when overturning such decisions.
Summary In the case of Civil Petition No. 1590-L of 1998, the Supreme Court of Pakistan deliberated on the dismissal of civil servant Liaqat Ali Khan. The Federal Service Tribunal had set aside his dismissal, leading to an appeal by the President of United Bank Ltd. The Court granted leave to consider the validity of the Tribunal's decision. This case highlights the procedural safeguards in the dismissal of civil servants under the Service Tribunals Act and the Constitution of Pakistan. It addresses key issues such as the grounds for dismissal, the appeal process, and the implications of salary payments during the appeal. This case is significant for understanding the rights of civil servants and the legal frameworks governing employment in the public sector, making it a relevant reference for legal practitioners and scholars interested in administrative law and employment rights.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved United Bank Ltd.
Judges IRSHAD HASAN KHAN, SH. IJAZ NISAR, CH. MUHAMMAD ARIF
Lawyers Malik Shaukat Javed, M.S. Bokhari, Mahmood A. Qureshi, S.M. Tayyab, Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab
Petitioners others, PRESIDENT, UNITED BANK LTD.
Respondents another, LIAQAT ALI KHAN
Citations 1999 SLD 460, 1999 SCMR 2245
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Service Tribunals Act (LXX of 1973), Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
Sections 4, 212(3)