| Case ID |
2b7c0b90-12f5-40bf-841b-c4d05c08fc64 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 1596 of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 21, 2013 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Islamabad High Court directed the concerned authorities to expedite the departmental proceedings against the civil servant, concluding them within a month. The petitioner argued that the ongoing proceedings were a stigma and hindered his promotion. The court acknowledged the respondents' agreement to expedite the pending proceedings and also directed the release of benefits, including house rent ceiling, which had been stopped since June 2012. The writ petition was disposed of with these directives. |
| Summary |
In the case of Noor Azad Khan vs. Federation of Pakistan, the Islamabad High Court addressed the issue of pending departmental proceedings against a civil servant, which were claimed to be a detrimental stigma affecting his promotion prospects. The petitioner sought expedited resolution of these proceedings to clear his status for future career advancement. The court ordered that the proceedings be concluded within one month and also addressed the issue of withheld benefits, ordering their release. This case highlights the court's role in ensuring timely justice in civil service matters, a critical aspect of administrative law. Keywords: civil service, departmental proceedings, promotion, Islamabad High Court, constitutional petition. |
| Court |
Islamabad High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NOOR-UL-HAQ N. QURESHI, J
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Qaboor Khattak,
Rehan Seerat
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| Petitioners |
NOOR AZAD KHAN
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| Respondents |
FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN through Secretary Cabinet Division and 2 others
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| Citations |
2014 SLD 323,
2014 PLC 1255
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
199
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