| Case ID |
231d4d22-8628-4630-aaa8-6212b7d5b4ae |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 217 of 1989 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 02, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 02, 1989 |
| Decision |
The decision of the tribunal concluded that the appellant, Dr. Munawar Hussain, being an ad-hoc appointee, had no legal rights to continue in service after the termination of his appointment. The tribunal emphasized that the appellant accepted the ad-hoc appointment with full knowledge of its temporary nature and that such appointments do not confer any rights for regularization. The court held that the employer was under no obligation to regularize the services of an ad-hoc appointee. The ruling cited previous cases to reinforce the legal standing regarding ad-hoc appointments and their termination. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the termination of Dr. Munawar Hussain's services as an ad-hoc Medical Officer under the Punjab Civil Servants Act. The Service Tribunal ruled that ad-hoc employees do not possess vested rights to continued employment, particularly when their appointments are explicitly temporary and subject to termination. This ruling is significant for understanding the legal framework governing ad-hoc appointments in public service, emphasizing that such appointments are not intended to create permanent positions. The tribunal's decision reflects broader themes of employment law, labor rights, and the implications of temporary employment contracts. Keywords such as 'ad-hoc appointment', 'Punjab Civil Servants Act', and 'termination of services' are crucial for understanding the context and legal precedents set by this case. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Government of the Punjab
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD MEHMUD ASLAM PIRZADA,
MALIK ABDUL AZIZ
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Mushtaq Masood,
A.G. Humayun
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| Petitioners |
Dr. MUNAWAR HUSSAIN
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| Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB through Chief Secretary
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 709,
1992 PLC 244
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| Other Citations |
1982 SCMR 877,
Muhammad Siddique Ch.'s case PLD 1974 SC 393
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants Act (VIII of 1974)
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| Sections |
2(1)(a)
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