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Case Details
Case ID 2e435ca9-0549-49a0-ba83-5ab36a06dab5
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Case Number Appeal No. 83(R) of 1987
Decision Date Jun 05, 1990
Hearing Date Jan 25, 1990
Decision The appeal by Maqbool Ahmad Khan regarding seniority was partly allowed. The Tribunal determined that the appellant was senior to respondents Nos. 6, 8, 9, and 10, while the appeal was dismissed in respect of the other respondents. The case revolved around the analysis of seniority among Superintendents in the Directorate of Immigration and Passports, with the Tribunal finding merit in the appellant's claims against certain respondents based on the chronology of promotions and departmental decisions.
Summary This case involves Maqbool Ahmad Khan's appeal regarding the determination of his seniority among Superintendents in the Directorate of Immigration and Passports. The key legal frameworks include the Civil Servants Act, Civil Servants (Appeal) Rules, and the Service Tribunals Act. The Tribunal analyzed the promotions of various officials, establishing that while several respondents were senior as Upper Division Clerks, their promotions to Superintendent occurred later than that of the appellant. The decision highlighted the importance of maintaining accurate seniority records and providing fair opportunities for civil servants. The appeal was partly allowed, affirming the appellant's seniority over specific respondents while upholding the status of others. This case underscores the complexities involved in civil service promotions and seniority determinations, emphasizing adherence to regulations and procedural fairness.
Court Federal Service Tribunal
Entities Involved Ministry of Interior, Directorate of Immigration and Passports
Judges SYED ALLY MADAD SHAH, RASHIDUDDIN ARSHAD
Lawyers Mansoor Ahmad, Hafiz SA. Rahman
Petitioners MAQBOOL AHMAD KHAN
Respondents SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF INTERIOR, Respondents 4 to 14
Citations 1991 SLD 1816, 1991 PLC 61
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Civil Servants Act (LXXI of 1973), Civil Servants (Appeal) Rules, 1977, Service Tribunals Act (LXX of 1973)
Sections 8, 4, 4