| Case ID |
1713c575-9b52-4412-85af-534d9db3eb0e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 661 of 1991 |
| Decision Date |
May 26, 1991 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 13, 1991 |
| Decision |
The Service Tribunal set aside the penalty imposed on the civil servant, who was a Foodgrains Inspector, for an alleged shortage of wheat in godowns. Both the enquiry officer and the authorized officer absolved the civil servant of the charges and recommended the writing off of the entire loss. The Authority, while agreeing with the findings, still imposed a penalty without providing a basis for its conclusions. The Tribunal noted that the alleged shortage was significantly less than that of other civil servants whose shortages were written off on the same date, indicating arbitrary decision-making by the Authority. Therefore, the case was remanded to be decided afresh according to law and circumstances. |
| Summary |
In this significant case, the Service Tribunal of Punjab addressed the imposition of a penalty on a civil servant, specifically a Foodgrains Inspector, for an alleged wheat shortage. The case highlighted the importance of due process and uniformity in decision-making within civil service disciplinary actions. Despite the recommendations of both the enquiry officer and the authorized officer to absolve the civil servant and write off the losses, the Authority imposed a penalty without justifiable grounds. The Tribunal found discrepancies in how similar cases were handled, emphasizing the need for fair treatment and adherence to established standards in administrative decisions. This case serves as a critical reference for future civil service disputes, reinforcing the principles of justice and accountability in public service management. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD MEHMUD ASLAM PIRZADA,
ABDUL HAMID KHAN
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| Lawyers |
M. Rahim,
A.G. Humayun
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| Petitioners |
MUKHTAR AHMAD BHATTI
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| Respondents |
2 others,
DIRECTOR FOOD, PUNJAB, LAHORE
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 964,
1992 PLC 790
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| Other Citations |
1990 SCMR 1412
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| Laws Involved |
Not available
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| Sections |
Not available
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