| Case ID |
2d18612f-7ed9-4045-996e-38cf565bee0f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
349/306 of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 16, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal filed by Siddique Ahmad against the orders of the Superintending Engineer was accepted. The Tribunal found that the Enquiry Officer had exonerated the appellant of the major and minor penalties, recommending only a note of warning. The Tribunal determined that the Superintending Engineer failed to provide adequate reasoning for imposing penalties contrary to the Enquiry Officer's findings. Thus, the Tribunal set aside the penalties imposed on the appellant and substituted them with a note of warning, emphasizing the lack of evidence to support the allegations against him, and recognizing his long service record with no prior issues. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around Siddique Ahmad, a Sub-Engineer in the Public Health Engineering Department, who faced allegations of misconduct leading to his suspension. The Service Tribunal of Punjab examined the appeal against penalties imposed by the Superintending Engineer despite the Enquiry Officer's findings of exoneration. The Tribunal underscored the necessity for a reasoned order when disagreeing with the Enquiry Officer's conclusions. The ruling emphasized that the charges lacked substantial evidence and highlighted the importance of fair treatment in disciplinary matters. Keywords such as 'Public Health Engineering', 'Service Tribunal', and 'disciplinary rules' are trending in this context, making the analysis relevant for legal professionals and public sector employees alike. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL JABBAR KHAN (CHAIRMAN),
ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY (MEMBER)
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| Lawyers |
Masud Ahmad Riaz,
A. G. Humayun
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| Petitioners |
SIDDIQUE AHMAD
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| Respondents |
SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING CIRCLE, FAISALABAD,
CHIEF ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT PUNJAB, LAHORE
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 1755,
1984 PLC 1201
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975,
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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| Sections |
7(8),
8,
4
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