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Case ID 39448610-fc11-4c5b-b82c-8af05545e050
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Case Number 622/929 of 1984
Decision Date May 12, 1985
Hearing Date
Decision The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue has ruled that the adverse remarks recorded against Ch. Muhammad Ayub, Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer, for the period from January 9, 1983, to June 30, 1983, are vague and contradictory. The Tribunal found that the appellant's performance exceeded that of his predecessor in terms of seizures and tax recoveries. Consequently, the adverse remarks were expunged, and it was concluded that the appellant's work was satisfactory and should have been appreciated by his superiors. There was no order as to costs, affirming the appellant's position in the department.
Summary In the case of Ch. Muhammad Ayub vs. Secretary to Government QF Punjab, the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue addressed the appeal concerning adverse remarks made against the appellant during his tenure as Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer. The Tribunal analyzed the evidence, highlighting that the appellant had significantly improved performance metrics compared to his predecessor. The adverse remarks were deemed unfounded, leading to their expungement. This case underscores the importance of accurate performance assessments within government departments and the right to challenge unjust evaluations. Keywords include Punjab Service Tribunals Act, adverse remarks, excise and taxation, performance assessment, legal appeal.
Court Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue
Entities Involved Excise and Taxation Department
Judges ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY, MEMBER
Lawyers learned counsel for the appellant, learned District Attorney
Petitioners Ch. MUHAMMAD AYUB
Respondents , SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT QF PUNJAB, EXCISE and TAXATION DEPARTMENT
Citations 1985 SLD 240, 1985 PLC 960
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Punjab Service Tribunals Act, (IX of 1974)
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