| Case ID |
38a32d11-feed-428c-a904-579ab7484e50 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No. 725 of 1995 |
| Decision Date |
May 26, 1998 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
This appeal was dismissed as the Supreme Court found no infirmity in the disciplinary action taken against the appellant, Khalid Siddique, who had reduced the assessment of Five Star Flour Mills without proper justification. The court emphasized that the only matter for consideration was whether the disciplinary action was flawed, not the merits of the assessment itself. The penalties imposed were deemed appropriate under the relevant laws, and the appeals made by the appellant were unsuccessful at all levels. |
| Summary |
In the case of Khalid Siddique vs. Secretary to Government of the Punjab, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with a disciplinary appeal concerning a civil servant's actions as an Excise and Taxation Officer. The appellant had reduced the tax assessment on a property without providing adequate reasons, leading to a minor penalty being imposed. The court's decision highlights the importance of adhering to procedural requirements and the need for civil servants to justify their decisions, especially in matters involving financial assessments. The ruling underscores the limitations of the Supreme Court in re-evaluating factual determinations made by lower tribunals, focusing instead on the legality of the disciplinary process. This case serves as a significant reference for similar disputes in public service disciplines, emphasizing the necessity for transparency and accountability among civil servants. Key phrases include 'disciplinary action', 'tax assessment', 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', and 'civil service law'. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
AJMAL MIAN, C.J.,
MAMOON KAZI,
CH. MUHAMMAD ARIF, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
KHALID SIDDIQUE
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| Respondents |
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB, EXCISE and TAXATION DEPARTMENT, LAHORE
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| Citations |
1998 SLD 1158,
1998 SCMR 2594
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| Other Citations |
PLD 1976 SC 615
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
4,
212(3)
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