| Case ID |
22e020aa-545c-4eab-929b-40e36c658414 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 187 of 1979 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 30, 1980 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was accepted, and the order of compulsory retirement was set aside by the Service Tribunal. The appellant, an ex-Forest Ranger, was reinstated with all benefits including pay for the intervening period from 6th March, 1973 to 27th November, 1975. The Tribunal highlighted that the appellant was entitled to be treated as on duty during the intervening period and that the Department had no grounds to contest this claim. The decision emphasized the principles of fairness in public service and the rights of civil servants under the applicable laws. |
| Summary |
This case involves the reinstatement of Ch. Muhammad Saeed, an ex-Forest Ranger, who was compulsorily retired on charges that were later found to be unsubstantiated. After a fresh inquiry, he was exonerated and sought to have the period of his absence treated as duty. The Service Tribunal ruled in his favor, ensuring he received all due benefits and pay. The case underscores key principles in civil service law, including fair treatment and the rights of civil servants to contest wrongful dismissals. It highlights the importance of due process and the legal frameworks that protect civil servants in Punjab, referencing the relevant Civil Service Rules and the Civil Servants Act. Keywords: civil service, reinstatement, legal rights, Punjab, fair treatment, inquiry, public service law. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
M. Saleem Chaudhry (Chairman),
S. Hafeez-ur-Rehman,
Zawar Hussain Malik
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Ch. Muhammad Saeed
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| Respondents |
Department
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| Citations |
1981 SLD 2072,
1981 PLC 145
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Civil Service Rules, Punjab,
Civil Servants Act (LXXI of 1973)
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| Sections |
7,
3,
16
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