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Case ID 1aec5556-f6f9-4514-902c-34d8be47f201
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Case Number Civil Petition No.3204 of 2001
Decision Date Jul 11, 2002
Hearing Date
Decision The petition seeking leave to appeal was dismissed as the petitioner failed to provide satisfactory explanations for his absence from duty. The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Federal Service Tribunal which found the petitioner to be a habitual absentee without authorized leave, and stated that the earlier absence was relevant to the current matter. The court maintained that the petitioner did not apply for leave properly and did not consult the required authorities. Therefore, the refusal of leave and the initiation of departmental proceedings were justified.
Summary In the case of Civil Petition No.3204 of 2001, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed critical issues surrounding government service regulations, specifically the Revised Leave Rules of 1980. The petitioner, a Senior Auditor, faced dismissal due to absence without leave, which was contested on grounds of medical inability. The court highlighted the importance of adhering to leave protocols and the necessity of consulting medical practitioners in government hospitals. The ruling emphasized the accountability of civil servants and the significance of maintaining proper conduct as per the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964. The decision further delineated the responsibilities of both the employees and authorities in managing leave applications, reinforcing the legal framework governing public service. This case serves as a pivotal reference for future cases involving government employees and their rights regarding leave and medical absence. Trending keywords in this context include government service regulations, leave rules, civil servant accountability, and departmental proceedings.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges JAVED IQBAL, TANVIR AHMED KHAN, MUHAMMAD NAWAZ ABBASI
Lawyers Muhammad Munir Peracha
Petitioners TARIQ MAHMOOD
Respondents ISLAMABAD, AUDITOR-GENERAL OF PAKISTAN
Citations 2003 SLD 566, 2003 SCMR 1102
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Government Servants (Revised) Leave Rules, 1980, Service Tribunals Act (LXX of 1973), Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
Sections R.20, S.4, Art.212(3)