| Case ID |
25a5687d-2b53-43f9-bd7a-74961c9d70ec |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
866/843 of 1980 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 29, 1982 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal filed by Muhammad Arshad Butt against his dismissal from service due to unauthorized absence was dismissed. The Tribunal found that the appellant had not provided sufficient evidence to support his claim of having filed leave applications for his absence. It was concluded that the appellant had willfully absented himself from duty for an extended period without proper justification or communication with the respondents. The principle of audi alteram partem was considered, but it was determined that the appellant had been adequately informed of the proceedings against him and had failed to engage with them. Therefore, the dismissal order was upheld as valid and justified. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Arshad Butt vs. Controller of Printing and Stationery, Punjab, the appellant challenged his dismissal from service, which was based on his absence without leave. The case, adjudicated by the Service Tribunal, Punjab, highlighted the importance of following procedural norms in disciplinary actions. Despite the appellant's claims of having submitted leave applications, the Tribunal found a lack of evidence to support this. The ruling emphasized the principle of audi alteram partem, affirming that the appellant was given opportunities to defend himself but failed to respond adequately. The decision reinforces the standards for civil servants under the Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975, particularly concerning unauthorized absence and the associated disciplinary measures. This case serves as a critical reference for understanding the enforcement of discipline within government services and the legal obligations of employees to communicate their absences effectively. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL JABBAR KHAN (CHAIRMAN),
MALIK ZAWWAR HUSSAIN,
ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Mushtaq Masood,
Haroonur Rashid Cheema
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD ARSHAD BUTT
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| Respondents |
ANOTHER,
CONTROLLER OF PRINTING AND STATIONERY, PUNJAB
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 1868,
1983 PLC 990
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975
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| Sections |
R. 6 (3)
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