| Case ID |
1597c14b-4a5a-4305-a03d-bf112143dc83 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 676-L of 1993 |
| Decision Date |
May 28, 1994 |
| Hearing Date |
May 28, 1994 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal in the case of Ch. Aftab Ahmed against the decision of the Federal Service Tribunal. The Tribunal had upheld the dismissal of Aftab Ahmed from service, which was imposed by the General Manager of WAPDA after alleging misconduct. The Court noted that the validity of the dismissal needed to be examined, particularly whether the authority had provided adequate reasons for the enhancement of the punishment, as required under Rule 12 of the Pakistan WAPDA Employees (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1978. This case underscores the importance of procedural fairness in disciplinary actions against civil servants. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the legal proceedings concerning the dismissal of Ch. Aftab Ahmed, a civil servant in WAPDA, for alleged misconduct. Initially, he faced a major penalty of reduction in his pay scale for two years. However, during the appeal process, the authorities proposed to reconsider the punishment, ultimately leading to his dismissal. The Supreme Court's involvement was crucial in determining whether the dismissal was justified and if proper procedures were followed. This case highlights the critical nature of employee rights, the significance of adhering to disciplinary rules, and the judicial checks on administrative actions. Keywords like 'WAPDA', 'disciplinary actions', and 'Supreme Court rulings' are essential for understanding the implications of this case in the context of Pakistani civil service law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
WAPDA,
Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD RAFIQ TARAR,
SAIDUZZAMAN SIDDIQUI
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Zaman Qureshi,
Tanvir Ahmed,
Ghulam Hassan Gulshan
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| Petitioners |
Ch. AFTAB AHMED
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| Respondents |
another,
GENERAL MANAGER, WAPDA
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| Citations |
1995 SLD 1502,
1995 PLC 871
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| Other Citations |
Muhammad Riaz Butt 1993 SCMR 1134
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Employees (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1978,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
12,
212(3)
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