| Case ID |
38db0944-4e9f-4a9c-99e4-7c682b58422e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 428(R) of 1994 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 13, 1994 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 28, 1994 |
| Decision |
The appeal filed by Zulfiqar Ali Khan Awan against his compulsory retirement was dismissed. The Inquiry Officer had found him guilty of taking illegal gratification of Rs. 5,500. The Tribunal noted that while the appellant was guilty of corruption, the department had shown leniency by opting for compulsory retirement instead of dismissal, unlike three other officers who were dismissed for similar allegations. The Tribunal found no injustice in the decision to compulsorily retire the appellant and upheld the impugned order. |
| Summary |
In the case of Zulfiqar Ali Khan Awan, the Federal Service Tribunal reviewed the circumstances surrounding the appellant's compulsory retirement from service due to allegations of corruption. The appellant was initially absolved of charges during an inquiry, but later the Inquiry Officer determined he was guilty of taking illegal gratification. The Tribunal emphasized the need for stringent action in corruption cases and concluded that the punishment of compulsory retirement was appropriate given the context of the case, particularly in light of harsher penalties imposed on other officers involved in similar misconduct. This decision reflects the Tribunal's commitment to uphold integrity within the civil service and the importance of due process in disciplinary actions. The ruling serves as a precedent for similar cases involving allegations of corruption, ensuring that civil servants are held accountable for their actions while also considering the principle of proportionality in disciplinary measures. |
| Court |
Federal Service Tribunal
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD ILYAS LODHI,
NOOR MUHAMMAD MAGSI
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| Lawyers |
Farooq Mani,
Muhammad Younis
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| Petitioners |
ZULFIOAR ALI AWAN
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| Respondents |
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| Citations |
1995 SLD 1360,
1995 PLC 605
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| Other Citations |
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| Laws Involved |
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| Sections |
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