| Case ID |
1684131e-0832-46f6-a09c-84e782ac26a3 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
600/1969 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 15, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed as the Departmental Promotion Committee formed by the Divisional Forest Officer was found to be invalid. The committee was constituted in violation of the rules established by the Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1974. The appellants failed to file a representation to the Chief Conservator of Forests, which is a prerequisite for an appeal under the Punjab Service Tribunals Act. The decision underscored that the recommendations of an invalid committee do not create any vested rights, leading to the conclusion that the promotion orders based on such recommendations are void. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal filed by Forest Guards against the cancellation of their promotions to Foresters. It highlights the procedural requirements outlined in the Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1974, specifically regarding the formation of Departmental Promotion Committees. The case emphasizes the importance of adhering to established rules and the consequences of failing to exhaust administrative remedies before seeking judicial relief. The judgment reinforces the principle that invalid recommendations do not confer rights, thereby impacting the legitimacy of promotions and administrative actions within the Punjab forestry sector. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MALIK ZAWWAR HUSSAIN,
ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Mushtaq Masood,
Haroon-ur-Rashid Cheema
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Siddique,
Ghulam Hussain,
Barkat Ali,
Fateh Muhammad
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| Respondents |
Chief Conservator of Forests, Planning and Evaluation, Punjab,
Conservator of Forests, Lahore Circle Lahore,
Divisional Forest Officer, Gujranwala/ Sheikhpura Forest Division, Gujranwala
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 1671,
1983 PLC 667
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1974,
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974),
Punjab Civil Servants Act (VIII of 1974)
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| Sections |
R. 4,
S. 4 (1) (a),
S. 21
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