| Case ID |
15186f1c-c8e7-4150-a472-b8f149cd8d15 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P.L.As. Nos.1051-K to 1058-K and 1072-K of 2002 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 22, 2003 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court directed the WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (WAPDA) to comply with the reinstatement order issued by the Federal Service Tribunal following the termination of the respondents' services. The Court emphasized that no irreparable loss would occur to WAPDA by reinstating the employees. The decision underscored the necessity for the Authority to honor the Tribunal's judgment in its true spirit, mandating compliance within two weeks. The hearing was adjourned upon request, highlighting the urgency of the matter concerning the rights of the terminated employees. |
| Summary |
In the case of C.P.L.As. Nos.1051-K to 1058-K and 1072-K of 2002, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the issue of reinstatement of government servants whose services were unlawfully terminated. The Court ruled that the decision of the Federal Service Tribunal, which ordered the reinstatement of the respondents, must be implemented by the WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (WAPDA). The judgment highlighted the importance of adhering to judicial orders to protect the rights of employees and emphasized that the reinstatement would not cause irreparable harm to WAPDA. This case serves as a precedent for similar disputes regarding employment termination and reinstatement within government entities, reinforcing the legal obligations of authorities to comply with tribunal decisions. Keywords: reinstatement, employment law, government servants, Supreme Court, Pakistan, WAPDA, judicial orders, legal compliance. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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| Judges |
RANA BHAGWANDAS,
SYED DEEDAR HUSSAIN SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Mazhar Ali B. Chohan, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioner,
Abdul Ghafoor Mangi, Advocate Supreme Court for Respondents,
Miss Wajahat Niaz, Advocate-on-Record for Respondents,
Manzoor Ali Khan, Advocate Supreme Court for Respondents
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| Petitioners |
WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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| Respondents |
others,
ALLAH DAD MASHORI
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 2068,
2008 PLC 260
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1973,
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
R. 4(1)(b)(iv),
Art.212(3)
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