| Case ID |
2e6f42d9-816d-496c-ba17-dd355754c0a2 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 456/936 of 1986 |
| Decision Date |
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| Hearing Date |
Jun 08, 1987 |
| Decision |
The Tribunal upheld the appellant’s representation to expunge unjustified adverse remarks from his record, finding that the remarks were inconsistent with other documents and evidences. The appeal was accepted with no order as to costs. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case Appeal No. 456/936 of 1986, heard by the Service Tribunal, Punjab on 8th June, 1987, the appellant successfully contested unjustified adverse remarks made against him in his service record. The appellant, acting in person, argued under Section 4 of the Punjab Service Tribunal Act, 1974, that the adverse remarks were inconsistent with other documents, including certificates and performance ratings favoring his work ethic and efficiency. After thorough examination, the Tribunal, led by Chairman Ihsanul Haq Chaudhry and Justice Muhammad Aslam, found that the remarks were indeed unfounded and ordered their expunction. This decision underscores the importance of adhering to proper procedural instructions when issuing service evaluations and highlights the significant impact of fair and consistent documentation within civil service. Key points include the failure of the Reporting Officer to follow prescribed instructions, the contradiction of adverse remarks by supporting documents such as honoraria awards and performance reports, and the necessity for disciplinary action against non-compliant officers. This case serves as a precedent for civil servants seeking redress against unwarranted negative evaluations and reinforces the necessity for transparent and accurate record-keeping in the public sector. For legal professionals and service personnel, this judgment emphasizes the critical role of evidence-backed evaluations and the judicial system’s role in upholding administrative fairness. Trending legal topics relevant to this case include administrative law, civil service regulations, judicial review of government decisions, and the protection of employees’ rights against defamatory records. The Tribunal's decision also highlights the significance of due process and the mechanisms available for administrative law grievances, making it a key reference for similar future cases seeking redemptive measures against unjust official remarks. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Service Tribunal, Punjab,
Punjab Service Tribunal Act, 1974
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| Judges |
IHSANUL HAQ CHAUDHRY, CHAIRMAN,
MUHAMMAD ASLAM
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Appellant in person.
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| Respondents |
DIRECTOR-GENERAL (EXTENSION) LIVESTOCK and another,
Manzoor Hussain Bhatti District Attorney for Respondents.
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 527 = 1988 PLC 227
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunal Act, 1974
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| Sections |
Section 4
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