| Case ID |
1639c2b0-fe75-485b-a383-6b2fff2cbf25 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No.10 of 1993 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 02, 1993 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Special Court that disqualified the appellant for a period of seven years from being elected or chosen as a member of Parliament or Provincial Assembly. The appellant, who was a member of the National Assembly and District Administrator of the Peoples Works Programme, was found guilty of misconduct due to willful maladministration and abuse of authority. The court emphasized that all public officials must act as trustees of public funds and exercise extraordinary care in their duties. The appeal was dismissed as the evidence supported the finding of misconduct. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the disqualification of Muhammad Mumtaz Khan Bhaba, who was found guilty of misconduct while serving as the District Administrator of the Peoples Works Programme. The Supreme Court of Pakistan examined the allegations of willful maladministration, where the appellant failed to perform his duties responsibly, leading to wrongful payments to contractors for work that was never completed. The court underscored the responsibilities of public officials in managing public funds and emphasized the need for accountability. This case highlights the importance of integrity and diligence in public service, setting a precedent for future cases involving misconduct and disqualification under the Parliament and Provincial Assemblies Order, 1977. Keywords such as 'disqualification', 'misconduct', 'public funds', 'Supreme Court', and 'accountability' are relevant for legal professionals and those interested in public administration law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHAFIUR RAHMAN,
ABDUL QADEER CHAUDHRY,
SAEEDUZZAMAN SIDDIQUI
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Fakhurddin G. Ebrahim,
Mr. Muhammad Sardar Khan
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
The Federation of Pakistan
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| Citations |
1994 SLD 665,
1994 SCMR 728
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| Other Citations |
1991 MLD 2622,
PLD 1983 SC (AJ&K) 95,
PLD 1964 Dacca 330,
AIR 1957 All. 88
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| Laws Involved |
Parliament and Provincial Assemblies (Disqualification for Membership) Order, 1977
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| Sections |
5,
10,
2(a)
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