| Case ID |
2e0588f1-228c-4908-87c5-d439b3c5d853 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
674/952 of 1984 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 12, 1985 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed on the grounds of being time-barred and other legal principles such as res judicata and limitation. The appellants failed to challenge earlier seniority lists and their claims were deemed inadmissible due to the delay in filing the appeal. The Tribunal concluded that the appellants were aware of the notifications affecting their seniority but chose not to act upon them in a timely manner. The court underscored the importance of challenging administrative decisions promptly to maintain the integrity of the legal process. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a dispute concerning the seniority of Executive Engineers in the Punjab Irrigation Department. The appellants, Sh. Nazir Ahmad and Muhammad Sharif Khan, contested their placement on a seniority list dated August 1, 1984, arguing that they were unfairly ranked junior to other temporary engineers. The case hinged on interpretations of the Punjab Service Tribunals Act, particularly section 4 regarding limitations on appeals. The Tribunal found that the appellants had failed to challenge previous lists published in 1972 and subsequent years, thus rendering their appeal time-barred. The decision highlighted the critical nature of timely legal action in administrative disputes and reinforced the concept that individuals cannot ignore orders they believe are void without risking the loss of their rights. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, emphasizing the necessity for diligence in legal proceedings and the implications of accepting appointment conditions, including seniority clauses. |
| 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 |
D.M. Awan,
Masud Ahmad Riaz,
Abid Hasan Minto,
M. Aslam Virk,
Waheed Saleem,
Sh. Nisar Qutab,
A.G. Humayun
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| Petitioners |
Sh. NAZIR AHMAD,
Muhammad Sharif Khan
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| Respondents |
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB IRRIGATION AND POWER DEPARTMENT,
74 others,
Aman Ullah Naik
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 2285,
1986 PLC 774
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| Other Citations |
1986 P L C (C.S.) 737,
1983 P L C (C.S.) 73,
1983 P L C (C.S.) 1214,
PLD 1983 Pesh. 100
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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| Sections |
4
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