| Case ID |
2cee62ed-8342-4348-8036-b89b2c9606d6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No.10 of 1981 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 06, 1988 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, affirming the decision of the Service Tribunal. The petitioner, previously serving as a sub-accountant, was dismissed after a departmental inquiry established allegations of defalcation and irregularities. The appeal to reduce the penalty from dismissal to removal was partly granted, yet the Tribunal found sufficient evidence warranting disciplinary action. The Court concluded that no case for interference was made, upholding the Tribunal's findings. |
| Summary |
In the case of MAQBOOL AHMAD vs. COMMISSIONER, MULTAN DIVISION, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with a civil service dismissal following allegations of financial misconduct. After a thorough departmental inquiry, the petitioner was initially dismissed but later had his penalty reduced to removal from service. The Service Tribunal upheld this decision, stating that the petitioner acted without authority and that there was no evidence of extenuating circumstances justifying further leniency. The Supreme Court, upon reviewing the case, found no grounds for interference with the Tribunal's ruling, emphasizing the importance of accountability in public service. This case illustrates the legal principles surrounding disciplinary actions in civil service, highlighting the standards of proof required for allegations of misconduct. Key terms include civil service dismissal, departmental inquiry, and judicial review. The decision reinforces the judiciary's role in maintaining integrity within public institutions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
GHULAM MUJADDID,
SAAD SAOOD JAN
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| Lawyers |
M. M. Saeed Beg,
S. Abid Nawaz,
Ch. Akhtar Ali
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| Petitioners |
MAQBOOL AHMAD
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| Respondents |
another,
COMMISSIONER, MULTAN DIVISION
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 1715,
1989 SCMR 1476
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
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| Sections |
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