| Case ID |
2c56be19-d5f8-4d76-9118-2df6da616006 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 11025 of 1991 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 15, 1991 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court disposed of the writ petition under Article 199 of the Constitution, seeking implementation of an order from the Federal Service Tribunal regarding the reversion of a civil servant to his original group with all consequential benefits. The court ruled that the controversy raised pertained to the terms and conditions of service, which could not be entertained under Article 212 of the Constitution. The petitioner was advised to approach the Service Tribunal for any grievances arising from the implementation of the Tribunal's order. |
| Summary |
This case involves a civil servant, Liaquat Ali Chaudhry, who sought the implementation of a Federal Service Tribunal's order for his reversion to the Office Management Group. The Lahore High Court addressed the constitutional jurisdiction over civil service matters, emphasizing that such issues are barred from judicial review under Article 212 of the Constitution of Pakistan. The case highlights the procedural complexities within civil service regulations and the limitations of the High Court's authority in employment-related disputes. The decision underscores the importance of adhering to the Tribunal's directives while navigating the legal framework governing civil servants' rights and obligations. Keywords include 'Lahore High Court', 'Service Tribunal', 'civil servant reversion', 'Constitutional jurisdiction', and 'employment law'. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
IRSHAD HASAN KHAN, J
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Ilyas Khan for Petitioner,
Aftab Iqbal Chaudhry, Dy. Attorney-General for Pakistan for Respondent
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| Petitioners |
LIAQUAT ALI CHAUDHRY
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| Respondents |
FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN and others
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| Citations |
1994 SLD 925,
1994 PLC 1211
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| Other Citations |
Federation of Pakistan v. Arbab Mukhtar Ahmad 1986 SCMR 236
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| Laws Involved |
Service Tribunals Act (LXX of 1973),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
4,
199,
212
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