| Case ID |
15444ede-e7a1-4423-b14f-7d25acbf8988 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
569/503 of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 03, 1986 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal filed by Aman Ullah Khan was accepted. The Tribunal found that he was entitled to promotion to Special Grade Sub-Inspector effective from January 1, 1972, and to List 'F' from May 15, 1972, which was the date when his junior, Halim Sabir, was promoted. The Tribunal ruled that the denial of these promotions was unjustified, especially after Aman Ullah Khan's honorable acquittal from criminal charges. The decision emphasized the importance of fair treatment based on merit and established that the appellant should not have been deprived of his rightful promotions due to circumstances beyond his control. The Tribunal also directed that the seniority list be corrected accordingly and that the respondent consider the appellant for further promotions to List 'G' and as D.S.P. from the same date his junior was promoted. |
| Summary |
The case of Aman Ullah Khan against the Inspector-General of Police highlights critical issues of promotion and seniority within the Punjab Police force, particularly following an honorable acquittal from criminal charges. The Punjab Service Tribunal ruled that the appellant, who had a commendable service record with 529 commendation certificates, was unjustly denied his promotions due to a previous criminal case. This decision reinforces the principle of non-discrimination and the importance of considering an individual's service record over past allegations. The ruling mandates that Aman Ullah Khan be promoted to Special Grade Sub-Inspector and to List 'F', reflecting the need for fair and just treatment in civil service promotions. It serves as a crucial precedent for similar cases within public service law, emphasizing the necessity for transparency and accountability in administrative decisions, particularly in law enforcement agencies. The ruling is expected to influence future cases regarding service records and promotion rights, especially in the context of acquittals in criminal cases. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunal,
Punjab Police
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL JABBAR KHAN (CHAIRMAN),
ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY,
WAN FAIZ KARIM
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| Lawyers |
Masud Ahmad Riaz,
A.G. Humayun
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| Petitioners |
AMAN ULLAH KHAN
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| Respondents |
INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE, PUNJAB, LAHORE,
Qamaruz Zaman,
Halim Sabir
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 2367,
1986 PLC 968
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| Other Citations |
Ashfaq Ahmad Inspector v. I.-G. Police 1981 P L C (C.S.) 875,
Abdul Qadir Hayee, D.I.-G. Police's case 1983 SCMR 34,
1981 S C M R 501
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act, 1974,
Punjab Police (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975
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| Sections |
4,
6
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