| Case ID |
22e6defc-a031-4484-ae2c-7711858abf0d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 9496 of 1992 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 11, 1992 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the constitutional petition filed by Javed Iqbal Bokhari, a former Secretary of the Cooperatives Department. The petitioner contended that he faced disciplinary proceedings due to misuse of official authority, claiming personal vendetta from the Chief Secretary. However, the Court found that the alleged bias was not substantiated in the pleadings, and the grievance could be addressed in the statutory process. The Court emphasized that interference was premature as the matter was still in initial stages and the statutory authority had the right to investigate the issue. Therefore, the petition was dismissed in limine, underscoring the importance of allowing the appropriate authorities to resolve the matter before seeking constitutional relief. |
| Summary |
This case involves Javed Iqbal Bokhari, who challenged disciplinary proceedings against him by the Deputy Registrar of the Cooperatives Department. The proceedings were initiated based on allegations of misconduct, including misuse of official authority and availing loans inappropriately. The High Court ruled that the petitioner could seek redress through statutory channels before turning to constitutional remedies. The Court maintained that the claims of bias from the Chief Secretary, the authorized officer, were not adequately supported in the case documents, leading to the dismissal of the petition. This case highlights the legal framework governing civil servants and the procedural avenues available for addressing grievances within the context of administrative law. Keywords: Lahore High Court, constitutional petition, disciplinary proceedings, civil servants, misuse of authority, legal framework. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
FALAK SHER, J
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| Lawyers |
Raza Kazim
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| Petitioners |
JAVED IQBAL BOKHARI
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| Respondents |
DEPUTY REGISTRAR, COOPERATIVES DEPARTMENT, LAHORE DIVISION, LAHORE
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| Citations |
1993 SLD 1105,
1993 PLC 7
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975,
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
R. 4(1)(b),
Art. 199
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