| Case ID |
149f2db3-0247-4c0a-8f12-cbb5614ccd31 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
124(K)CS of 2020 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 03, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 01, 2022 |
| Decision |
The appeal was allowed, directing the respondents to send the case of the appellant to the FR-17 committee for consideration of his case for ante-dated promotion to the post of Registrar in accordance with law. The Tribunal was convinced with the arguments presented by the counsel for the appellant, who had served as a Reader and was denied promotion despite meeting eligibility criteria. The decision emphasized the importance of evaluating the appellant's case fairly, especially in light of his retirement during the pendency of the appeal. |
| Summary |
In the case of AKBAR NOOR against the SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE & PROVINCIAL COORDINATION, the Federal Service Tribunal addressed the issue of promotion within the framework of the Service Tribunals Act, 1973. The appellant, who served as a Reader, sought ante-dated promotion to the position of Registrar. The court noted that sufficient grounds existed for the appellant's eligibility based on seniority and a circulated seniority list where he was listed as Serial No. 1. The Tribunal found merit in the arguments of the counsel, particularly emphasizing the need for equitable treatment in promotion cases, especially for a retiree. The decision ultimately directed the appropriate committee to reconsider the appellant's promotion in a timely manner. This case highlights critical aspects of administrative justice and the rights of civil servants in Pakistan, particularly under the Service Tribunals Act, and sets a precedent for similar cases involving promotion disputes. |
| Court |
Federal Service Tribunal
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Tauqeer Ahmed Khan,
Shahid Ahmad
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Sanaullah Noor Ghouri,
Mr. Tariq Ali Khan
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| Petitioners |
AKBAR NOOR
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| Respondents |
others,
SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE & PROVINCIAL COORDINATION, LAW & JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, ISLAMABAD
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 7135,
2023 PLJ 40
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| Other Citations |
2021 SCMR 1266,
2011 SCMR 1722
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| Laws Involved |
Service Tribunals Act, 1973
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| Sections |
4
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