| Case ID |
379626df-5a1e-4c9c-87b5-f6f0b8e993c3 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 87 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 11, 1969 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 11, 1969 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for special leave to appeal, affirming the decision of the High Court which upheld the disqualification of the petitioner for the office of Lambardar. The court found no grounds for interference under Article 98 of the Constitution, determining that the Member Board of Revenue acted within his jurisdiction. The reasons for disqualification included the petitioner's minority status in the Chak and a prior conviction. The court emphasized that erroneous decisions do not constitute a valid basis for intervention, reiterating the broad jurisdiction granted to the Board of Revenue in revision matters. |
| Summary |
In the case of Ahmad Nawaz vs Member (Revenue), Board of Revenue, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the disqualification of a petitioner for the position of Lambardar. The petitioner, Ahmad Nawaz, was initially recommended for appointment but faced opposition from another candidate. After a series of appeals and a revision application, the Member Board of Revenue disqualified both candidates. The Supreme Court upheld this decision, stating that the Member acted within his jurisdiction and that the reasons for disqualification were valid. The court clarified that mere errors in decision-making do not warrant interference under the Constitution. This case highlights the legal principles surrounding administrative appointments and the limits of judicial review in administrative matters, particularly under Article 98 of the Constitution. It emphasizes the importance of jurisdictional authority in administrative decisions and reinforces the procedural integrity of the Board of Revenue's decisions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
HAMOODUR RAHMAN, C.J.,
M. R. KHAN, J
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| Lawyers |
M. Parvez Akhtar, Advocate Supreme Court,
M. B. Khizar Tamind, Senior Attorney
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| Petitioners |
AHMAD NAWAZ
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| Respondents |
ANOTHER,
MEMBER (REVENUE), BOARD OF REVENUE, WEST PAKISTAN, LAHORE
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| Citations |
1969 SLD 147,
1969 SCMR 323
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1962),
West Pakistan Board of Revenue Act, 1957,
West Pakistan Land Revenue Act, 1967
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| Sections |
Art. 98,
164
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