| Case ID |
3776fcce-0c01-4d62-858f-aa4c16b573cc |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No. 426 of 1994 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 02, 1998 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the Federal Service Tribunal's decision. The court ruled that the civil servant's claims of not receiving necessary documents were unfounded, as the Tribunal found that relevant materials had been supplied. The appellant's argument that the authorized officer was incompetent to impose penalties was also rejected. The Tribunal's findings were upheld, indicating that the civil servant was given a fair opportunity to defend himself, and the appeal was dismissed with no order as to costs. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the disciplinary actions taken against Zahid Hussain, a civil servant, which culminated in his compulsory retirement after allegations of financial misconduct. The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the case based on the Service Tribunals Act and the Constitution. Key issues included the alleged non-supply of vital documents during the inquiry, the authority of the officer who issued the charge-sheet, and the outcomes of the disciplinary proceedings. The court emphasized the importance of due process in administrative actions and confirmed the Tribunal's findings, ultimately dismissing the appeal. This case highlights the judicial scrutiny of administrative decisions and the rights of civil servants in Pakistan. Keywords: Supreme Court, civil servant rights, disciplinary proceedings, Service Tribunals Act, due process. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
AJMAL MIAN, C.J.,
SH. RIAZ AHMAD,
CH. MUHAMMAD ARIF, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Atiqur Rehman Qazi,
Muhammad Zahoor Qureshi Azad,
Sh. Riazul Haq,
Ejaz Muhammad Khan
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| Petitioners |
ZAHID HUSSAIN
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| Respondents |
another,
CITY SUPERINTENDENT, POST OFFICE, PESHAWAR
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| Citations |
2000 SLD 687,
2000 SCMR 1560
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Service Tribunals Act (LXX of 1973)
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| Sections |
Art. 212(3),
S.4
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