| Case ID |
2cc8acc4-3301-4c79-8341-a176a58bd8b8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
245/174 of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 26, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's failure to join the new assignment after being relieved from his previous duties. The tribunal upheld the validity of the Authorized Officer and Enquiry Officer, stating that the appellant had participated in the enquiry without objection at the time. The tribunal found no merit in the appellant's claims and reaffirmed the appointment of the Director of Education (Colleges) as the Authorized Officer under the Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975. The tribunal ruled that the appellant's absence was willful and that he had no grounds for challenging the legality of the proceedings at this belated stage. |
| Summary |
This case involves Victor Azariah, who appealed against the decision of the Secretary of the Government of Punjab, Education Department, concerning charges of wilful absence from duty and misconduct under the Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975. The appellant was previously working as a Registrar at F.C. College, Lahore, and was transferred to a new position as Students Welfare Officer in Multan. Despite being officially relieved of his duties, the appellant did not report to the new assignment and continued to seek extensions of leave on medical grounds. The tribunal examined the validity of the proceedings conducted by the Authorized Officer and concluded that the appellant had accepted the authority of the officers involved when he participated in the enquiry. The tribunal dismissed the appeal, reinforcing the importance of compliance with transfer orders and the authority of designated officers in disciplinary matters. This case highlights key aspects of administrative control and the consequences of non-compliance with official directives. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL,
JABBAR KHAN,
MALIK ZAWWAR HUASAIN,
ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Rashid Malik,
A.G. Humayun
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| Petitioners |
VICTOR AZARIAH
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| Respondents |
The SECRETARY GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, LAHORE,
Director of Education (Colleges), Multan Division, Multan
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 1614,
1985 PLC 156
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| Other Citations |
Mansur Ali Khan v. The Secretary, Government of the Punjab, Education Department etc.
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975
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| Sections |
6
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