| Case ID |
1a16929c-e983-4fbf-8cb6-fcbaadb81810 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No.484-L of 2003 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 25, 2005 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 25, 2005 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal filed by Mst. Sarwat Qamar against the judgment of the Punjab Service Tribunal, Lahore. The petitioner was removed from service due to the illegality of her appointment as a P.T.C. Teacher. The court upheld the findings of the departmental authorities that the petitioner was never selected by the District Recruitment Committee and that her appointment order was a forged document. The court noted that it is not within its jurisdiction to review factual findings of the competent departmental forums. The court found no merit in the appeal and refused leave to appeal accordingly. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the dismissal of Mst. Sarwat Qamar, a P.T.C. Teacher, from service due to allegations that her appointment was illegal and forged. The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in its decision dated November 25, 2005, upheld the findings of the Punjab Service Tribunal and the relevant departmental authorities, asserting that the petitioner was never selected by the District Recruitment Committee and her appointment order was not valid. This case highlights the importance of adherence to recruitment protocols within government service and the legal ramifications of fraudulent appointments. The ruling emphasizes that the Supreme Court does not have the jurisdiction to review factual findings made by lower courts or tribunals. This case is significant in the context of public service law and the enforcement of government employment policies. Keywords: Punjab Civil Servants Act, Supreme Court, illegal appointment, forged documents, government policy, public service law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
FAQIR MUHAMMAD KHOKHAR,
KARAMAT NAZIR BHANDARI
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| Lawyers |
Pervaiz Inayat Malik, Advocate Supreme Court,
Tanvir Ahmad, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Mst. SARWAT QAMAR
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| Respondents |
PROVINCE OF PUNJAB and others
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 2031,
2007 PLC 715
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants Act (XIII of 1974),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
4,
Art.212(3)
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