| Case ID |
1ab8d5b8-3611-414f-8667-a36606822b12 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No.1269 of 2006 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court accepted the constitutional petition, directing the Department to issue an appointment letter to Rana Saqlain Mahmood for the position of Tehsil Officer (Finance). The court noted that the petitioner had undergone the entire selection process, including passing the written test and interview, and had been placed on the merit list. The court found it unreasonable for the government to deny the petitioner the appointment based on a subsequent clarification regarding the equivalence of his degree. The court emphasized the importance of meritocracy and the obligation of the government to uphold the rights of individuals who have successfully completed the selection process. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No.1269 of 2006, the Lahore High Court dealt with the issue of the appointment of Rana Saqlain Mahmood to the post of Tehsil Officer (Finance). The petitioner had applied for the position, believing himself eligible based on his BBA-IT (Honours) degree. After passing a written test and an interview, he was recommended for the position. However, the government sought clarification regarding the equivalence of his qualifications to the prescribed qualifications listed in the advertisement. The court ruled that the petitioner had earned a legitimate expectation of appointment after successfully completing all stages of the selection process. The court's ruling highlighted the significance of adhering to merit-based appointments and ensuring justice in administrative decisions, reflecting the broader principles of socio-economic justice enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan. This case underscores the importance of transparency and fairness in public service appointments. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Higher Education Commission,
Punjab Local Government Board
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| Judges |
SYED ZAHID HUSSAIN, J
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| Lawyers |
Sh. Naveed Shehryar,
Ch. Aamir Rehman,
Dr. M. Mohy-ud-Din Qazi,
Muhammad Qamarul Haq Siddiqui,
Munawar Hussain
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| Petitioners |
Rana SAQLAIN MAHMOOD
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| Respondents |
2 others,
SECRETARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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| Citations |
2006 SLD 1702 = 2006 PLC 596
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| Other Citations |
1997 SCMR 15,
2000 PLC (C.S) 112,
2003 PLC (C.S.) 977,
2003 PLC (C.S.) 1309,
2004 PLC (C.S) 626
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Local Governments District Service (Tehsil/Town Municipal Administration Cadre) Rules, 2005,
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
3,
4,
5,
6,
199,
2-A,
4,
18
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