| Case ID |
1a6b51dc-1b3f-470b-928e-7d529c2575d8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No.D-399 of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 27, 2005 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 27, 2005 |
| Decision |
The High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, Abdul Hameed, allowing him to join his services as Naib Qasid. The court emphasized that verbal orders have no validity in public administration and that all orders must be communicated in writing. The court also directed the authorities to pay one month's salary to the petitioner for the period he worked before the verbal order was issued, recognizing the high-handedness of the authorities and the lack of any proper termination process. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the illegal cancellation of the appointment of Abdul Hameed as Naib Qasid by the Sindh Agriculture University through verbal orders, which were deemed invalid by the Sindh High Court. The petitioner was initially appointed temporarily, and his appointment was later regularized. However, he was informed verbally that his appointment had been canceled without any written communication or due process. The court highlighted the importance of written orders in public administration, ruling that the petitioner was wrongfully deprived of his position. The decision reinforced the principle that actions taken without proper legal backing are invalid, and emphasized the necessity for authorities to adhere to established laws and regulations. Keywords such as 'verbal orders', 'public administration', 'lawful rights', and 'judicial review' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling in the context of administrative law and employment rights. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Sindh Agriculture University,
Vice Chancellor
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD MUJEEBULLAH SIDDIQUI,
MUHAMMAD MOOSA K. LEGHARI
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| Lawyers |
Ghulam Muhammad Mughal,
Muhammad Younus Behan,
Masood A. Noorani A.A.-G
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| Petitioners |
ABDUL HAMEED
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| Respondents |
5 others,
SINDH AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY, TANDO JAM through Vice Chancellor
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| Citations |
2006 SLD 1613 = 2006 PLC 200
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
199,
212
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