| Case ID |
386a4e86-ed93-4556-9e75-767be0482b41 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
49/1542 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
May 25, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal filed by Abdul Waheed Qureshi was dismissed due to being time-barred and lacking merit. The Tribunal found that the proceedings were initiated by the competent authority, and the penalties imposed were justified based on the evidence presented. The appellant's claims of incompetence in the initiating authority were refuted, and the Tribunal emphasized that once a legal remedy has been exhausted, further attempts to extend limitation through unnecessary representations are not permissible. The case highlighted issues of efficiency and misconduct within the Punjab civil service framework. |
| Summary |
In the case of Abdul Waheed Qureshi vs. Government of the Punjab, the Service Tribunal addressed the appeal under the Punjab Service Tribunals Act concerning the penalties imposed on the appellant for inefficiency and misconduct. The case revolved around the restoration work of flood damages, where irregularities were noted by the Governor's Inspection Team. The Tribunal found that the appeal was filed beyond the statutory period, emphasizing the importance of adhering to legal timelines. The decision underscored the principle that once a civil servant exhausts their legal remedies, they cannot extend limitations through repeated petitions. This case serves as a precedent for similar disputes regarding administrative actions within government service, reinforcing the integrity of procedural compliance in administrative law. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL JABBAR KHAN (CHAIRMAN),
ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY (MEMBER)
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| Lawyers |
Shahzad Jahangir,
A. G. Humayun
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| Petitioners |
ABDUL WAHEED QURESHI
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| Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB THROUGH SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB, COMMUNICATION AND WORKS DEPARTMENT
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 1000,
1984 PLC 54
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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| Sections |
4
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