| Case ID |
227fd9ff-6bcd-4ae8-b11a-392aad5ed53e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 467-L of 1999 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 06, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan decided that the appeal of the civil servant was dismissed by the Punjab Service Tribunal on the basis of being time-barred. However, the Supreme Court found that the petitioner had applied for a certified copy of the order in a timely manner and that the appeal was indeed filed within the prescribed period of 30 days. The Court remanded the case back to the Tribunal for a decision on its merits, emphasizing the need to consider the application for the certified copy when computing the limitation period. No costs were ordered against either party. |
| Summary |
In the case of Civil Petition No. 467-L of 1999, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed crucial aspects of administrative law and the limitations set forth in the Punjab Service Tribunals Act, 1974. The petitioner, Muhammad Yunus, challenged the dismissal of his appeal by the Punjab Service Tribunal, which was deemed time-barred. The Supreme Court examined the timeline of events, particularly the request for a certified copy of a prior order, which was pivotal in determining the validity of the appeal. The Court ruled that the appeal was filed within the allowed timeframe, thus setting a precedent for similar cases regarding the computation of limitation periods in administrative appeals. This case underscores the importance of judicial review in administrative matters, ensuring that civil servants are afforded their rights under the law, especially concerning procedural fairness and the timely filing of appeals. Key terms related to this case include administrative law, limitation period, appeal process, and judicial review. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
QAZI MUHAMMAD FAROOQ,
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR,
KHALIL-UR-REHMAN RAMDAY
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Muhammad Siddique, Advocate Supreme Court,
Khushi Muhammad, Nazir, Office of the D.C.O., Lahore
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD YUNUS
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| Respondents |
PROVINCE OF PUNJAB and others
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| Citations |
2003 SLD 939,
2003 SCMR 720
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act, (IX of 1974),
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
4,
212(3)
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