Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 22b8c5e8-fa3e-4ad9-9f30-3bce4bf46e5e
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Case Number 15/1503 of 1982
Decision Date Jun 11, 1982
Hearing Date
Decision The Tribunal held that the penalty of compulsory retirement imposed on Habib Ullah was not justified. After reviewing the evidence, the Tribunal found that Habib Ullah, a police officer with over 24 years of unblemished service, had acted out of overconfidence and negligence rather than malice or ulterior motives. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of considering an individual's past service record when determining the appropriate disciplinary action. As a result, the Tribunal altered the penalty from compulsory retirement to censure and reinstated the appellant with all back benefits.
Summary In the case of Habib Ullah vs. Superintendent of Police, the Service Tribunal of Punjab dealt with a disciplinary matter concerning a police officer accused of negligence in executing court orders. The case highlighted the balance between maintaining discipline in civil service and protecting the rights of employees with long service records. The Tribunal found that while the officer had made errors in judgment, the punishment of compulsory retirement was excessive given his previously unblemished record. The decision emphasized the need for mercy and fairness in administrative actions, especially when the employee's history showed dedication and integrity. This ruling is significant for civil servants facing disciplinary actions and sets a precedent for considering the entirety of an employee's service before imposing severe penalties. Keywords such as 'disciplinary action', 'civil service', 'negligence', and 'service tribunal' are crucial for understanding this case and its implications in administrative law.
Court Service Tribunal, Punjab
Entities Involved Police Department, Revenue Courts
Judges S. ABDUL, JABBAR KHAN, CHAIRMAN, Habib Ullah
Lawyers Sh. Ahdul Qayyum, Haroon ur Rashid Cheema
Petitioners Habib Ullah
Respondents , SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, BAHAWALPUR RANGE
Citations 1983 SLD 1733, 1983 PLC 763
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Punjab Service Tribunals Act
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