| Case ID |
1f3906d8-dc82-4a4f-82e7-ff24a5dd51d9 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No. 21 of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 03, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 02, 2004 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court set aside the order of the High Court, which had dismissed the writ petition filed by Muhammad Sharif Chatter against the Rehabilitation Commissioner. The court ruled that the notifications issued by the government regarding the appointment of the Rehabilitation Commissioner were valid and aimed at facilitating the public in addressing their grievances. The court directed that the revision petition filed by the appellant before the Commissioner Mirpur be decided in accordance with the law. The appeal was accepted with costs. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Sharif Chatter vs. Commissioner Rehabilitation, the Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir addressed the validity of government notifications regarding the appointment of a Rehabilitation Commissioner. The case arose from a writ petition filed after the Rehabilitation Commissioner disallowed an objection regarding jurisdiction in a revision petition. The court concluded that the notifications were lawful, aimed at facilitating public access to grievance redressal, and confirmed the powers of the Commissioner to handle appeals and revisions in rehabilitation matters. The decision emphasized the importance of adhering to established legal frameworks while ensuring that the public's grievances are effectively addressed. This case highlights the intersection of administrative law and the rights of individuals under rehabilitation ordinances, showcasing the judiciary's role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring access to justice. Keywords: Supreme Court, Rehabilitation Commissioner, Administrative Law, Grievance Redressal, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. |
| Court |
Supreme Court (AJ&K)
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Khawaja Muhammad Saeed, ACJ,
Syed Manzoor Hussain Gillani, J.
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan,
Raja Bashir Ahmed Khan
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SHARIF CHATTER
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| Respondents |
6 others,
COMMISSIONER REHABILITATION, AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR GOVERNMENT, CAMP MIRPUR
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| Citations |
2005 SLD 3939,
2005 SLD 48
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Azad Kashmir Rehabilitation Ordinance, 1952,
Rehabilitation Act, 1956
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| Sections |
3,
3
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