| Case ID |
30b796a6-7cba-4d5c-8c39-19bf763f778a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No.813 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 19, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 19, 1989 |
| Decision |
This petition for special leave to appeal was dismissed. The judgment dated 3-8-1982 of the Punjab Service Tribunal dismissed the petitioner's appeal against certain pro forma promotions of the respondents. The petitioner's representations were rejected, and the appeal was found to be barred by time. The court upheld the Tribunal's view on the limitation question, concluding that the date of rejection of the second representation could not serve as the starting point for limitation purposes as it sought the same relief as the first representation. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of the Punjab Service Tribunals Act of 1974, specifically concerning the limitation period for appeals. The Supreme Court of Pakistan explored the implications of submitting multiple representations seeking the same relief and clarified that the date of rejection of the subsequent representation does not reset the limitation period. This case highlights the importance of adhering to procedural timelines in administrative law and the need for clarity in representations made by civil servants. Legal professionals should note the precedence set in this ruling regarding appeals and limitations under administrative law, which can significantly impact future cases involving similar circumstances. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
GHULAM MUJADDID,
SAAD SAOOD JAN
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| Lawyers |
Malik Muhammad Nawaz,
Tanvir Ahmad
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| Petitioners |
Mian SHAH AHMAD
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| Respondents |
others,
KHURSHID ALAM BHATTI
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 1588,
1989 SCMR 1267
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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| Sections |
4
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