| Case ID |
2d0154e7-9428-484f-8786-8089d5bd7563 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 806 of 1987 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 18, 1988 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 18, 1988 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal in this case concerning the appointment of Lambardar in Chak No.119/13-AL, Tehsil Chichawatni. The court ruled that the matter of appointing Lambardar is primarily for Revenue authorities to decide, and the High Court was not justified in interfering with the Board of Revenue's order. The principles of primogeniture were emphasized, and the decision from the High Court was set aside, restoring the Collector's original appointment decision. The appeals were directed to be heard together with other related petitions. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appointment of a Lambardar after the previous holder, Wajid Ali, passed away. Multiple candidates, including the petitioner and respondent No.4, sought the position. The Collector initially offered the appointment to the petitioner, but the Commissioner reversed this decision based on the principle of primogeniture, favoring respondent No.4. The Board of Revenue later reinstated the Collector's decision, which was challenged by respondent No.4 in the High Court. The High Court's ruling was subsequently contested, leading to this Supreme Court petition. The case highlights key legal principles regarding administrative appointments, the jurisdiction of Revenue authorities, and the application of constitutional provisions. Keywords: Lambardar appointment, primogeniture, Revenue authorities, administrative law, Supreme Court of Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
JAVID IQBAL,
SAAD SAOOD JAN
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Qamaruddin Khan, Advocate-on-Record for Respondent No.4,
Muhammad Ashraf Wallah, Advocate Supreme Court,
Hassan Ahmad Khan Kanwar, Advocate Supreme Court,
Sh. Salahuddin, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioner
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| Petitioners |
Subedar ASGHAR ALI
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| Respondents |
others,
MEMBER BOARD OF REVENUE, PUNJAB
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 2191,
1988 SCMR 484
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| Other Citations |
Criminal Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No.804 of 1987,
Criminal Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No.235-P of 1985
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
West Pakistan Land Revenue Act (XVII of 1967)
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| Sections |
185(3),
56
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