| Case ID |
31d29c09-2853-4d05-b690-ef5d5d2a9fd3 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions Nos.1499-L to 1514-L of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 15, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court ruled that the cases of civil servants, who were appointed as school teachers, should be considered independently rather than through a general order that cancelled their appointments. The Court found that the authorities failed to comply with the previous orders, which mandated that each case be examined on its own merits. The Service Tribunal's direction for a regular inquiry into each case was upheld. The Court emphasized that the competent authority must apply its mind independently to the facts of each case and issue fresh speaking orders. The Court dismissed the petitions for leave to appeal, affirming that the Tribunal's order was just and proper. |
| Summary |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the withdrawal of appointment letters for civil servants who were appointed as school teachers. The case arose after the Punjab Service Tribunal found that the initial cancellation of appointments was done in a generalized manner without proper inquiry into individual cases. The Court highlighted the importance of adhering to due process, emphasizing that each case must be independently evaluated. The Court's decision reinforced the necessity for authorities to provide clear and individualized reasoning for their decisions, ensuring fairness and compliance with previous judicial directives. This case is significant for civil service law and the principles of administrative justice, establishing a precedent for future cases involving employment and administrative decisions. Keywords: administrative justice, civil service law, appointment irregularities, Supreme Court rulings. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunal,
District Education Officer, Bahawalnagar
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| Judges |
IFTIKHAR MUHAMMAD CHAUDHRY,
HAMID ALI MIRZA,
FALAK SHER
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| Lawyers |
Miss Yasmin Sehgal, A.A.-G.,
Muhammad Riaz Lone, Advocate Supreme Court,
Rao M. Yousaf Khan, Advocate-on-Record,
Irshad Ahmed Qureshi, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate-on-Record,
Hafiz Tariq Naseem, Advocate Supreme Court
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| Petitioners |
Hafiz MUHAMMAD ISHAQ AHMAD NOORI
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| Respondents |
DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICER and others
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 2050,
2007 PLC 808
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
4,
Art.212 (3)
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