| Case ID |
22b5b32b-35dc-42c2-9ca0-761a54e8b520 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 155 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 21, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 21, 1984 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal to Nasir Ahmad against the Lahore High Court's dismissal of his writ petition concerning his premature retirement from service. The court focused on whether the petitioner’s previous service in Radio Pakistan could be counted toward his qualifying years for benefits under the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation regulations. The court also examined if the case was barred by Article 13 of the Provisional Constitution Order. Ultimately, the court found that the petitioner had completed the necessary service period and ruled on the interpretation of the relevant regulations regarding retirement. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the retirement of Nasir Ahmad, who challenged the decision of the Lahore High Court regarding his premature retirement from the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation. The Supreme Court of Pakistan was tasked with interpreting the relevant laws and regulations, particularly focusing on the conditions for retirement and the eligibility for pension benefits. The court's decision highlighted the importance of understanding the legal framework surrounding public service retirement, and the implications of the Provisional Constitution Order on such cases. The outcome could set a precedent for future cases involving public servants and their retirement rights. Key legal issues included the counting of service years and the authority responsible for retirement decisions. The case underscores the complexities of employment law within the public sector, particularly in the context of service transfers and retirement benefits. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Aslam Riaz Hussain,
Nasim Hasan Shah
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Muhammad Farooq, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Sh. Abdul Karim, Advocate-on-Record,
Munir A. Sheikh, Deputy Attorney-General
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| Petitioners |
Nasir Ahmad
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| Respondents |
The Secretary, Ministry of Information
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 919,
1984 SCMR 1367
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Act (XXXII of 1973),
Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Retirement from Service) Regulations, 1980
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| Sections |
Art.185 (3),
Ss. 12,
Ss. 19,
Regln.3
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