| Case ID |
3b1ebee8-efe3-4ced-bf89-596879e4f222 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
587 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 13, 1982 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal filed by Nazar Muhammad Bajwa was dismissed as hopelessly time-barred. The appellant was held responsible for a shortage of wheat while serving as a Foodgrain Supervisor. The Tribunal found that the appellant had no justifiable reason for proceeding to the Civil Court when the Service Tribunal was in existence. The delay in filing the appeal was not condoned as no cogent reasons were provided. The final order against the appellant was passed on 7th March, 1981, and the appeal was filed on 4th December, 1982, nearly one year and nine months later. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal filed by Nazar Muhammad Bajwa against the Government of Punjab regarding a financial penalty for a shortage of wheat. The Punjab Service Tribunals Act was invoked, specifically section 4 concerning limitations on appeals. The Tribunal ruled that the appellant had no valid reason for seeking relief from the Civil Court as the Service Tribunal was available for such matters. The appeal was ultimately dismissed due to being time-barred, highlighting the importance of adhering to procedural timelines within legal frameworks. This case underscores the significance of understanding jurisdictional boundaries and the necessity of timely appeals in administrative law. Legal representatives involved included Muhammad Ashraf Bajwa for the appellant and Haroonur Rashid Cheema for the respondents. Keywords related to this case include 'Punjab Service Tribunal', 'administrative law', 'legal appeal process', and 'jurisdictional authority'. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Government of Punjab,
Food Department, Punjab
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL JABBAR KHAN,
ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Ashraf Bajwa,
Haroonur Rashid Cheema
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| Petitioners |
NAZAR MUHAMMAD BAJWA
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| Respondents |
DIRECTOR FOOD, PUNJAB, LAHORE,
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB THROUGH SECRETARY, FOOD DEPARTMENT, PUNJAB, LAHORE,
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOOD, LAHORE REGION, LAHORE
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 1334,
1984 PLC 683
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act
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| Sections |
4
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