| Case ID |
15e21aec-619b-4444-ac60-b90730fbd110 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
8/1521 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 26, 1982 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal filed by Muhammad Afzal Zia against the termination of his services as a Veterinary Compounder was upheld by the Service Tribunal. The Tribunal found that the disciplinary proceedings were conducted in haste, violating the established procedures under the Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975. The Enquiry Officer continued with the proceedings without a valid order after the appellant expressed a lack of confidence in him. Consequently, the Tribunal set aside the termination order and remanded the case for de novo proceedings, allowing the appellant to be reinstated in his position with all back benefits. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal of Muhammad Afzal Zia, who was terminated from his position as a Veterinary Compounder at the Livestock Experiment Station in Kheri Murat. Following a departmental enquiry, Zia's services were terminated on the grounds of misconduct. The tribunal examined the procedural adherence during the enquiry and found significant flaws, including the lack of opportunity for the appellant to cross-examine witnesses and the hasty nature of the proceedings. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of following due process as outlined in the Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975, and ruled in favor of Zia, ordering his reinstatement. This case highlights critical issues regarding fairness in disciplinary actions within public service, making it a significant reference for similar future cases. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL,
JABBAR KHAN,
ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Riyasat Ali,
Maroon-ur-Rashid Cheema
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZIA
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| Respondents |
ANOTHER,
THE SUPERINTENDENT, LIVESTOCK EXPERIMENT STATION KHERI MURAT
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 1465,
1983 PLC 331
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975,
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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| Sections |
7,
8,
4
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