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Case ID 39a5d53e-96c1-4d28-992a-484910e22c3b
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Case Number 134/1607 of 1982
Decision Date Sep 16, 1984
Hearing Date
Decision The appeal of Tariq Abdullah Chaudhry, ex-Food-grain Inspector, was accepted by the Service Tribunal, Punjab. The Tribunal determined that the order of removal from service was issued without jurisdiction and set aside the actions taken by the Deputy Director Food, Bahawalpur Region. The case was remanded for proper proceedings in accordance with the law, and the appellant was reinstated into service with the period of dismissal treated as extraordinary leave without pay. The tribunal emphasized that the correct authority had not carried out the proceedings and that due process was not followed, thereby rendering the dismissal null and void.
Summary In the case of Tariq Abdullah Chaudhry vs. Province of Punjab, the Service Tribunal addressed the improper dismissal of a civil servant under the Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975. The case revolved around alleged misconduct, corruption, and negligence during the procurement of wheat. The Tribunal found that the Deputy Director Food acted without jurisdiction, and the dismissal was set aside. This case highlights the importance of adhering to proper legal procedures and the jurisdiction of authorities in disciplinary actions against civil servants. Keywords include 'Punjab Civil Servants', 'misconduct', 'jurisdiction', 'disciplinary action', and 'reinstatement'.
Court Service Tribunal, Punjab
Entities Involved Not available
Judges ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY
Lawyers M. M. Rahim, Haroon-ur-Rashid Cheema
Petitioners TARIQ ABDULLAH CHAUDHRY
Respondents DIRECTOR FOOD, PUNJAB, LAHORE, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOOD, BAHAWALPUR REGION, BAHAWALPUR, PROVINCE OF THE PUNJAB THROUGH SECRETARY, FOOD DEPARTMENT, LAHORE
Citations 1984 SLD 1895, 1984 PLC 1453
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975
Sections Rule 5