| Case ID |
161e7003-d3b6-44c0-ae61-795013b4c871 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No.1962 of 2002 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 19, 2003 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 19, 2003 |
| Decision |
The appeal submitted under section 4 of the Punjab Service Tribunals Act, 1974 was dismissed. The appellant, who served as Taxation Officer in the Municipal Corporation Bahawalpur, was found negligent and inefficient, resulting in a significant financial loss to the corporation. The charges of inefficiency were substantiated through an inquiry, leading to a major penalty of reduction in rank from BS-16 to BS-14. The tribunal upheld the departmental authority's decision, confirming that the penalty was justified based on the evidence presented, including the failure to supervise the property clerk, resulting in embezzlement. As such, the appeal was deemed without merit. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the appeal of Syed Aftab Ahmad Bukhari against a penalty imposed by the Municipal Corporation Bahawalpur for alleged inefficiency and negligence during his tenure as Taxation Officer. Following a departmental inquiry, it was established that the appellant's lack of supervision led to significant financial loss due to embezzlement by a subordinate. The tribunal's decision emphasized the need for accountability in public service roles, highlighting the importance of adherence to established protocols in the issuance of receipt books. The ruling reinforces the legal framework governing local council services and the disciplinary measures applicable to infringements, thereby serving as a precedent for similar cases in the future. The decision underscores the balance between administrative authority and employee rights, ensuring that due process is followed while maintaining organizational integrity. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Anti-Corruption Establishment,
Municipal Corporation Bahawalpur
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD SARFRAZ KHAN, JHAWARI
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| Lawyers |
Shamshir Iqbal Chughtai,
Javed Iqbal Malik
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| Petitioners |
SYED AFTAB AHMAD BUKHARI
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| Respondents |
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY/CHAIRMAN, APPELLATE COMMITTEE, GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNAB, SERVICES AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, LAHORE
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| Citations |
2006 SLD 1645,
2006 PLC 363
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Local Council Service (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1990,
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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| Sections |
3,
4,
4
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