| Case ID |
3939c505-4862-4c20-999b-ee32c1756e96 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Case No. 333 of 1974 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 25, 1974 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Tribunal dismissed the appeal filed by the appellant, Agha JAFFAR QULI KHAN, regarding the creation of a selection grade post with retrospective effect. The Tribunal clarified that it does not have jurisdiction under Section 4 of the Punjab Administrative Tribunals Act to alter existing terms and conditions of service. The case highlighted the commendable service record of the appellant but noted the lack of promotional prospects. The government was encouraged to reconsider the case for the creation of a selection grade post from an earlier date than 27-11-1969. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal of Agha JAFFAR QULI KHAN against the Punjab Government regarding the creation of a selection grade post. The Service Tribunal addressed the jurisdictional limitations under the Punjab Administrative Tribunals Act of 1974. The case emphasizes the importance of existing service terms and conditions and the Tribunal's inability to modify them. Despite the appellant's strong service record, the Tribunal upheld that there were no grounds to grant the retrospective creation of the selection grade post. The case serves as a precedent for similar appeals in administrative tribunals, highlighting the balance between service rights and jurisdictional boundaries. Key terms include 'Punjab Administrative Tribunals Act', 'selection grade', and 'jurisdictional scope', which are relevant for legal practitioners and scholars interested in administrative law. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SAAD SAOOD JAN (CHAIRMAN),
KHALID FAROOQ AKBAR,
ASHFAQ ALI KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Akhtar Ali Qizilbash
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| Petitioners |
Agha JAFFAR QULI KHAN
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| Respondents |
PUNJAB GOVERNMENT
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| Citations |
1976 SLD 602,
1976 PLC 15
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Administrative Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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| Sections |
4
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