| Case ID |
236906f9-7298-4245-9a25-498ec09bacbc |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P. No. 78-K of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 03, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 24, 2018 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition challenging the notification regarding promotion quotas for civil servants. The court upheld that the government has the authority to prescribe qualifications for promotions. It emphasized that the work of an Executive Engineer is strictly professional engineering work and can only be performed by professionals holding accredited engineering qualifications. The court concluded that the provisions of the Pakistan Engineering Council Act do not bar the government from determining qualifications for civil servant promotions. The petitioner's claim was dismissed as the notification was deemed valid and within the government's purview. |
| Summary |
In the case of C.P. No. 78-K of 2015, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the promotion of civil servants under the Pakistan Engineering Council Act and Sindh Civil Servants (Appointment, Promotion and Transfer) Rules. The petitioner, a qualified engineer, challenged a notification that set promotion quotas favoring diploma holders and B.Tech (Hons) degree holders, arguing it violated the PEC Act. The court ruled in favor of the government, affirming its right to set qualifications for promotions. This case highlights the intersection of civil service regulations and engineering qualifications, underscoring the importance of accredited engineering degrees for professional roles in government. The ruling reinforces the legal standards governing the engineering profession and emphasizes the necessity of proper qualifications for those undertaking professional engineering work. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Gulzar Ahmed,
Qazi Faez Isa,
Sardar Tariq Masood
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Salah-ud-Din Ahmed, ASC
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| Petitioners |
Others,
Maula Bux Shaikh
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| Respondents |
Others,
Chief Minister Sindh
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 380,
2019 PLJ 91
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| Other Citations |
2016 PTD 1675,
PLD 1997 SC 32
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Engineering Council Act,
Sindh Civil Servants (Appointment, Promotion and Transfer) Rules, 1974
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| Sections |
27(5A,
3(2)
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