| Case ID |
2e583f93-be27-4490-8682-585d73d4e533 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 12255 of 1980 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 29, 1981 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 29, 1981 |
| Decision |
The court ruled that the Superintendent of Police had the authority to condone the interruption in service of the petitioner for pension purposes. The court found that the petitioner's previous service was to be counted towards his pension, as the interruption was treated as leave without pay. The decision emphasized that the provisions of the Civil Servants Pension Rules and Police Rules were correctly applied, affirming that the competent authority for such decisions is the Superintendent of Police. The court ordered the respondents to finalize the petitioner's pension case without further delay, declaring the previous objections as without lawful authority. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the pension rights of a former police officer, Akhtar Hussain, who sought to have his pension calculated based on his entire service record, including a period of interruption due to resignation. The Lahore High Court examined the relevant laws governing civil servants' pensions and the specific rules applicable to police service. It was determined that the Superintendent of Police had the authority to condone the service interruption as leave without pay, thereby allowing the petitioner to count his full duration of service towards his pension. The ruling clarified the roles and powers of various authorities regarding pension calculations and emphasized the importance of accurate record-keeping in public service. The court's decision reinforces the legal framework surrounding civil servant pensions and the rights of petitioners in similar situations. This case highlights the intricacies of pension laws, the significance of competent authority, and the procedural aspects of public service regulations. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
GUL MUHAMMAD KHAN, J
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Mushtaq Masood,
K. N. Bhindhari, A. A.-G.
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| Petitioners |
AKHTAR HUSSAIN
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| Respondents |
3 OTHERS,
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, SARGODHA
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| Citations |
1981 SLD 2303,
1981 PLC 529
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Civil Servants Pension Rules,
Police Rules,
Civil Service Regulations
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| Sections |
2.11,
9.2 (6),
9.29 (1),
423
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