| Case ID |
31d87b2f-96be-44db-8829-5de5084abdc0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous Application No.226 of 2006 |
| Decision Date |
May 18, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the tragic case of a retired professor and his wife who died due to starvation linked to the delays in the disbursement of pension benefits. The Court condemned the inefficiency and negligence of various government officials responsible for processing pension applications, emphasizing that such delays are violations of fundamental human rights protected by the Constitution. The Court mandated all relevant government departments to expedite pension cases and ensure adherence to pension rules to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The Court ordered that all pending pension cases be resolved within two weeks, holding accountable those responsible for any further delays. |
| Summary |
This case highlights the dire consequences of administrative inefficiency in processing pension applications for retired civil servants in Pakistan. The Supreme Court intervened following the heartbreaking deaths of Professor Ghazi Khan Jakhrani and his wife, who reportedly succumbed to starvation due to prolonged delays in their pension disbursements. The Court criticized the lack of accountability and the failure of various officials to adhere to established pension rules, which ultimately led to a violation of their fundamental rights as guaranteed by the Constitution of Pakistan. The ruling emphasized the need for immediate reforms in the pension processing system to ensure timely payments and prevent future tragedies. The case underscores the importance of good governance and the responsibility of public functionaries to serve the citizens effectively. The Court's decision serves as a critical reminder of the legal obligations owed to retired government servants and the necessity for systemic changes to safeguard their rights. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
IFTIKHAR MUHAMMAD CHAUDHRY, C.J.,
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR,
SAIYED SAEED ASHHAD
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| Lawyers |
Haji Muhammad Ismail Memon, Advocate
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| Petitioners |
Haji Muhammad Ismail Memon
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| Respondents |
Not available
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 1572,
2007 PLD 35
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Civil Servants Pension Rules, 1963,
Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
Chapter V,
Article 9,
Article 14
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