| Case ID |
1a3872b4-d10b-4703-87ba-cc7a79fbfb1e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No.380 of 2005 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 28, 2007 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 26, 2007 |
| Decision |
The appeal filed by Saqib Ahmed Soomro was dismissed by the Service Tribunal of Sindh on grounds that the disciplinary proceedings were conducted in accordance with the law. The Tribunal noted that the Chief Secretary had the authority to initiate proceedings, as authorized by the Chief Minister. The allegations against the appellant regarding the mishandling of the balloting process for industrial plots were found to be substantiated. The inquiry was deemed fair, and the minor penalty of stoppage of two annual increments was upheld. Furthermore, the appeal was considered time-barred as it was filed after the stipulated period. The decision emphasized that ignorance of the law does not constitute a valid reason for delay in filing an appeal. |
| Summary |
In the case of Saqib Ahmed Soomro vs. Chief Minister, Sindh, the appellant challenged a disciplinary action taken against him under the Sindh Removal from Service (Special Powers) Ordinance. He faced allegations of misconduct while serving as Secretary at S.I.T.E. The Tribunal found that the Chief Secretary, acting under the authorization of the Chief Minister, was competent to initiate the disciplinary proceedings. The inquiry committee concluded that the appellant did not perform his duties diligently, leading to serious lapses in the balloting process for industrial plots. The Tribunal dismissed the appeal on the basis of both procedural compliance and the merits of the case, ruling that the inquiry was conducted fairly and the penalty imposed was justified. This case highlights the importance of adherence to procedural laws in disciplinary matters and the authority of administrative bodies in such processes. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
JUSTICE (RTD.) ABDUL GHANI SHAIKH,
ASHIQUE HUSSAIN MEMON,
QABOOL AHMED SHAIKH
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Nawaz Shaikh,
Mrs. Tabassum Ghazanfar, Asstt. A.-G.
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| Petitioners |
SAQIB AHMED SOOMRO
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| Respondents |
another,
CHIEF MINISTER, SINDH
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 2082,
2008 PLC 546
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| Other Citations |
1987 MLD 2457
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| Laws Involved |
Sindh Removal from Service (Special Powers) Ordinance,
Sindh Service Tribunals Act,
Sindh Civil Servants (Appointment, Promotion and Transfer) Rules, 1974
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| Sections |
3,
5,
4,
4
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