| Case ID |
3236ed92-c17a-4ca9-8089-83f5ab0e762f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 141 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 22, 1990 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition filed by Abdul Hameed, seeking leave to appeal against the judgment of the Punjab Service Tribunal, Lahore. The Court found that the removal of the petitioner from service was justified, as the inquiry was conducted by the authorized officer, and the Tribunal had thoroughly examined the objections raised by the petitioner, concluding they lacked merit. The Court determined that no substantial legal question of public importance arose in this case, and thus, the appreciation of material on record by the Tribunal did not suffer from any illegality. Therefore, the petition was dismissed without merit. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the dismissal of Abdul Hameed, a civil servant, who contested his removal from service on grounds that the inquiry lacked regularity. The Supreme Court upheld the Punjab Service Tribunal's decision, emphasizing the authority of the authorized officer to dispense with a formal inquiry. The case highlights critical aspects of the Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, particularly regarding misconduct and the procedural rights of civil servants. The court's ruling reinforces the importance of factual accuracy in official documentation, as the petitioner was found to have endorsed a false office note that misrepresented the status of an auction sale. This case serves as a crucial reference for understanding the legal framework governing civil service discipline in Pakistan, addressing the balance between procedural fairness and the need for accountability in public service. The keywords such as 'civil service discipline', 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', and 'misconduct in public office' are relevant for current legal discussions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SAAD SAOOD,
JAN,
RUSTAM S. SIDHWA
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| Lawyers |
M.M. Saeed Beg,
Rana Maqbool Ahmad Qadri
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| Petitioners |
ABDUL HAMEED
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| Respondents |
others,
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, VEHARI
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| Citations |
1990 SLD 1092,
1990 SCMR 1435
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975,
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
6(3),
212(3)
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