| Case ID |
2b04ac14-3ba5-4bf3-a6b4-85fe2a16a849 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No.1172 of 1984 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 01, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal to the Province of Punjab against the judgment of the Punjab Service Tribunal. The Tribunal had set aside the orders of the Director-General and Assistant Director of Social Welfare, changing the punishment from removal from service to stoppage of two annual increments without cumulative effect and censure. The Court found merit in the petitioner's argument that some findings of the Tribunal were contrary to the evidence and that there was no discussion regarding an additional charge of wilful absence of the civil servant. The case highlights the importance of thorough examination of evidence and procedural fairness in disciplinary actions against civil servants. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal filed by the Province of Punjab against the decision of the Punjab Service Tribunal which altered the disciplinary action imposed on a civil servant. The Supreme Court's judgment emphasized the need for a careful review of findings that contradict recorded evidence, alongside the necessity for discussions on all charges during tribunal hearings. This case is significant in understanding the application of the Punjab Service Tribunals Act and the constitutional provisions regarding civil service conduct and disciplinary measures. Keywords such as 'civil service law', 'Punjab Service Tribunal', 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', and 'disciplinary action' are critical for legal practitioners and scholars looking to explore jurisprudence in public service law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
GHULAM MUJADDID,
SAAD SAOOD
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| Lawyers |
M.M. Saeed Beg, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ejaz Ahmad Khan, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
PROVINCE OF PUNJAB through Director General, Social Welfare and others
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| Respondents |
Syed DILAWAR ALI SHAH
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 2011,
1989 SCMR 1993
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
4,
Art.212(3)
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