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Case Details
Case ID 1aedf41f-ca21-44bf-8ae2-4596770f4457
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Case Number Appeal No. 819 of 2003
Decision Date Apr 29, 2004
Hearing Date Apr 26, 2004
Decision The Punjab Service Tribunal dismissed the appeal of Mst. Farah Deeba, the former Headmistress of Workers Welfare School, Sahuki Malian, who was removed from service based on inquiry findings of misconduct including misuse of her official position, tampering with official records, and misappropriation of funds. The Tribunal found that the appellant's actions were incompatible with the responsibilities expected of a principal, who should serve as a role model for students. The inquiry established that she had engaged in forgery and financial misconduct, ultimately leading to the decision to uphold her dismissal from service.
Summary In the case of Mst. Farah Deeba vs. Secretary Govt. of Punjab, the Punjab Service Tribunal examined the dismissal of a school principal for misconduct. The inquiry revealed serious allegations including misuse of authority and financial misappropriation. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of integrity in educational leadership, noting that a principal's role is to inspire and guide students. The decision reinforced the legal principles surrounding public service and accountability, particularly under the Constitution of Pakistan and the Punjab Removal from Service Ordinance. The ruling serves as a critical reference for future cases involving public sector misconduct, underscoring the need for ethical standards in educational institutions.
Court Punjab Service Tribunal, Lahore
Entities Involved Not available
Judges Justice (Retd.) Riaz Kayani, Muhammad Afzal
Lawyers Sheikh Allah Ditta, Mr. Khadim Hussain Sindhu, Mr. Badar ul Ameer Malik
Petitioners Mst. Farah Deeba
Respondents 3 others, Secretary Govt. of Punjab, Labour and Human Resources Department, Government of the Punjab, Lahore
Citations 2004 SLD 3760, 2004 PLJ 87
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, Punjab Removal from Service (Special Powers) Ordinance, 2000
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