| Case ID |
30da205f-cd2b-449d-8a63-3d8a45714e38 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No. 725 of 1995 |
| Decision Date |
May 26, 1998 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by Khalid Siddique against the judgment of the Punjab Service Tribunal, which had upheld a minor penalty imposed on him for reducing the assessment of a property without providing sufficient reasons. The Court found that it could not evaluate the merits of the assessment itself, as that was within the purview of the administrative forums established for such matters. The appellant failed to demonstrate any procedural infirmity in the disciplinary actions taken against him, thus no grounds for interference were established. |
| Summary |
In the case of Khalid Siddique vs. Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Excise and Taxation Department, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with the appeal regarding a minor penalty imposed on the appellant for misconduct as an Excise and Taxation Officer. The appeal arose from a decision of the Punjab Service Tribunal that had dismissed the appellant's challenge against the withholding of one increment for one year due to improper assessment procedures. The Supreme Court affirmed the Tribunal's ruling, emphasizing the importance of adhering to procedural norms in administrative actions. The ruling reiterated that the Court does not re-evaluate factual assessments made by administrative bodies unless there is a clear procedural defect. This case highlights critical aspects of civil service discipline and the standards expected from public servants in Pakistan. Important keywords include 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'Punjab Service Tribunal', 'disciplinary action', 'civil service law', and 'administrative justice'. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
AJMAL MIAN, C.J.,
MAMOON KAZI,
CH. MUHAMMAD ARIF, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
KHALID SIDDIQUE
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| Respondents |
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB, EXCISE and TAXATION DEPARTMENT, LAHORE
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| Citations |
1998 SLD 1162,
1998 PLC 1354
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| Other Citations |
PLD 1976 SC 615
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
4,
212(3)
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