Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 16816fa2-e8e3-4c6b-bffc-898f5f7f7050
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Case Number 259(L) of 1996
Decision Date Jan 06, 1997
Hearing Date Dec 19, 1996
Decision The appeal was dismissed as the claim of non-Matriculates to be placed in B16 was not justified based on the applicable rules and regulations. The court found that the earlier promotion of the appellant to B16 was an error as he did not meet the necessary qualifications. The Deputy Director's issuance of the promotion letter was deemed illegal, and the appeal was without merit.
Summary In this case, the Federal Service Tribunal addressed the appeal of Inayatullah, who contested his non-placement in B16 due to his non-Matriculate status. The tribunal examined various office orders and memorandums that defined eligibility criteria for promotion within WAPDA. The decision highlighted that non-Matriculates could not be equated with three-year diploma holders for B16 eligibility. The court emphasized that the earlier promotion of the appellant was an error, leading to the cancellation of his promotion and dismissal of his appeal. This case underscores the importance of adhering to established qualification criteria in employment and promotion decisions, particularly within governmental organizations like WAPDA.
Court Federal Service Tribunal, Islamabad
Entities Involved WAPDA
Judges Roshan Ali Mangi, Nasim Sabir Syed, Inayatullah
Lawyers Mian Mahmood Hussain, Mian Fida Hussain, Muhammad Hafeez
Petitioners Inayatullah
Respondents 2 others, Chief Engineer (Thermal), WAPDA, Faisalabad
Citations 1997 SLD 861 = 1997 PLC 547
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved West Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Act (XXXI of 1958), Service Tribunals Act (LXX of 1973)
Sections 17(1A), 4