| Case ID |
2ccf1ccd-261e-4219-a8b8-0e894407b0dc |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 2002 of 1997 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 18, 1997 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The writ petition was filed to challenge an Office Memo issued by the Managing Director of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, which imposed restrictions on the medical attendant regarding the supply of medicines to employees, allowing it only in emergencies. The petitioner argued that this was contrary to Rule 67 of the Service Rules, which allows for reimbursement of purchased medicines. The court found no material conflict between the Office Memo and Rule 67, thereby dismissing the petition as meritless. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the Service Rules of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (Limited) for Subordinate Staff, particularly Rule 67, which outlines the provisions for the supply of medicines to employees. The petitioner, Aftab Iqbal Janjua, challenged an Office Memo dated 28-8-1997, which limited the supply of medicines to emergency situations only. The Court found that the rules provided for alternative means of obtaining medicines through reimbursement against prescriptions, thus ruling that the Office Memo did not conflict with existing regulations. The decision emphasizes the importance of understanding employee rights regarding medical supplies and the procedural adherence required by companies in such matters. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited
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| Judges |
RAJA MUHAMMAD KHURSHID, J
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Arshad Cheema
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| Petitioners |
AFTAB IQBAL JANJUA
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| Respondents |
2 others,
MANAGING DIRECTOR, SUI NORTHERN GAS PIPELINES LTD. LAHORE
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| Citations |
1998 SLD 1199,
1998 PLC 44
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Service Rules of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (Limited) for Subordinate Staff,
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
R. 67,
Art 199
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