| Case ID |
13703b43-7cd7-4b4c-a9a9-a74449417a01 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal No.610-L of 199 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 09, 1998 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petition for leave to appeal was dismissed as the order of the Service Tribunal did not suffer from any legal infirmity. The court concluded that the respondent was entitled to the same treatment as previously granted to other candidates who received grace marks. No question of law of public importance was involved, thus no grounds for interference under Article 212(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan were established. The decision reaffirmed the principles of consistency and fairness in administrative decisions regarding promotions within the Customs Department. |
| Summary |
In the case of Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal No.610-L of 1997, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed issues pertaining to promotion criteria under the Service Tribunals Act, 1973 and the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973. The fundamental question revolved around the validity of the Service Tribunal's decision which allowed grace marks to a civil servant in the Customs Department who did not meet the minimum pass marks in one of the examination papers. The court highlighted the importance of consistency in applying rules for promotions, particularly in administrative contexts. The ruling underscored the necessity for fair treatment of civil servants to ensure justice and uphold the integrity of public service. This case serves as a relevant precedent for similar employment disputes involving governmental departments, reinforcing the principles of administrative fairness and the legal frameworks governing civil service promotions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
IRSHAD HASAN KHAN, J.,
CH. MUHAMMAD ARIF, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Izharul Haque, Advocate Supreme Court,
Tanvir Ahmed, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN through Collectorate of Customs and anothers
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| Respondents |
AMAR MEHMOOD
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| Citations |
1999 SLD 658,
1999 SCMR 2268
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Service Tribunals Act, 1973,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
4,
212(3)
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