| Case ID |
2ae8173e-2410-4f63-8cc1-31a083089a41 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 141 (K) of 1980 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 19, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 14, 1983 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed, and the order of removal from service of Rais Ahmed was upheld by the Federal Service Tribunal. The tribunal found that the appellant had engaged in fraudulent activities, constituting gross misconduct. The evidence indicated collusion between the appellant and an unknown individual, leading to unauthorized issuance of cheques to incorrect addresses. The tribunal concluded that the disciplinary proceedings were justified, and the appellant was given an opportunity to defend himself, which he did not take. The decision emphasized that despite the misconduct, the appellant's long service warranted leniency but did not absolve him of his wrongdoings. |
| Summary |
In the case of Rais Ahmed vs. Deputy Collector of Customs, the Federal Service Tribunal addressed issues of misconduct and procedural fairness under the Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1973. The appellant, Rais Ahmed, an Upper Division Clerk, was removed from service for allegedly engaging in fraudulent activities involving misdirected cheques. The tribunal found sufficient evidence of collusion and determined that the show-cause notice procedure was appropriate without necessitating a formal inquiry. The decision reaffirmed the importance of accountability in public service while also considering the appellant's service history. This case highlights the balance between disciplinary action and procedural rights, relevant for government servants facing misconduct allegations. Keywords: misconduct, government servants, disciplinary procedures, accountability, Federal Service Tribunal. |
| Court |
Federal Service Tribunal
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
A. O. Raziur Rehman,
Muhammad Irshad Khan
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| Lawyers |
Qazi Khalid Aziz,
Maz Ahmad Khan
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| Petitioners |
Rais Ahmed
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| Respondents |
Deputy Collector of Customs, Appraisement-1, Karachi
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 1760,
1983 PLC 813
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1973
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| Sections |
5 (1) (ii),
5 (1) (iii)
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