| Case ID |
37cfb038-6f01-4c21-b4ee-3ff0532d6f10 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No.859 of 1984 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 27, 1986 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) against the decision of the Federal Service Tribunal. The court found that no material was presented to justify the removal of Muhammad Akram under section 17(1-A) of the WAPDA Act. The court reaffirmed the jurisdiction of Service Tribunals in such matters and noted that the Tribunal had correctly ruled in favor of the respondent due to the absence of supporting evidence from the appellant. As a result, the appeal was dismissed without interference. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the jurisdiction of the Federal Service Tribunal concerning the removal of an employee from the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the appeal filed by WAPDA against the Tribunal's order that reinstated Muhammad Akram, a Line Superintendent, who was removed under section 17(1-A) of the WAPDA Act. The court emphasized the importance of presenting substantial evidence in such cases and concluded that the Tribunal acted within its jurisdiction. The keywords relevant to this case include 'WAPDA', 'Service Tribunal', 'jurisdiction', 'employee removal', and 'Supreme Court decision'. These terms are crucial for legal professionals and those studying administrative law, as they highlight significant aspects of the administrative justice system in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Water and Power Development Authority,
Muhammad Akram
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| Judges |
ABDUL KADIR SHAIKH,
ALI HUSSAIN QAZILBASH,
MIAN BURHANUDDIN KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Asif Hussain Siddiqi,
Imtiaz Muhammad Khan
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| Petitioners |
WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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| Respondents |
MUHAMMAD AKRAM
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 762,
1987 SCMR 1929
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| Other Citations |
1986 S C M R 18
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| Laws Involved |
Service Tribunals Act (LXX of 1973),
West Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Act (XXXI of 1958)
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| Sections |
4,
17(1-A)
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