| Case ID |
17ab26b6-73b9-402e-9acd-72a33e6743f4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 203 of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| Decision |
The Chief Court allowed the writ petition filed by Mst. Sumaira Akram, directing the respondents to appoint her in the concerned Union Council. The court emphasized the importance of ensuring that proper procedures are followed in recruitment processes to avoid any manipulation or unfair practices that could deprive deserving candidates of their rights. The court noted that the petitioner had a vested right of appointment based on merit and had been unfairly disadvantaged by the actions of the respondent No. 6, who obtained residency documentation after the announcement of results. The decision highlighted the need for extra care and caution in such cases to maintain the integrity of the recruitment process. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No. 203 of 2016, Mst. Sumaira Akram challenged the appointment of a respondent who allegedly manipulated residency documentation to secure a position as an Elementary School Teacher in Gilgit-Baltistan. The petitioner had passed the required tests and was placed on the merit list, but the respondent, not being a permanent resident of the relevant Union Council, submitted manipulated credentials. The Chief Court, led by Malik Haq Nawaz, ruled in favor of the petitioner, allowing her appointment and emphasizing the significance of fair recruitment practices. The case underscores the importance of maintaining transparency and meritocracy in public service appointments, especially in educational sectors. The ruling serves as a critical reminder to uphold the rights of eligible candidates against unlawful manipulations in recruitment processes. |
| Court |
Chief Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Malik Haq Nawaz,
Sahib Khan
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| Lawyers |
Ehsan Ali,
Naseem Akhtar,
Basharat Ali,
Zakriya Ahmad,
A.A.G.
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| Petitioners |
Mst. Sumaira Akram
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| Respondents |
Respondent No. 6,
Secretary Education, Gilgit-Baltistan
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| Citations |
2017 SLD 1725,
2017 PLC 1321
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Gilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment and Self Governance) Order, 2009,
Gilgit-Baltistan Civil Servants Act (V of 2011)
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| Sections |
71(2),
4
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