| Case ID |
22b8c5e8-fa3e-4ad9-9f30-3bce4bf46e5e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
15/1503 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 11, 1982 |
| Hearing Date |
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| 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
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| Entities Involved |
Police Department,
Revenue Courts
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL, JABBAR KHAN, CHAIRMAN,
Habib Ullah
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| Lawyers |
Sh. Ahdul Qayyum,
Haroon ur Rashid Cheema
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| Petitioners |
Habib Ullah
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| Respondents |
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SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, BAHAWALPUR RANGE
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 1733,
1983 PLC 763
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act
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| Sections |
4
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