| Case ID |
3cb13038-3cbe-4591-8fdb-89368ad4bf93 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Constitutional Petition No. 859 of 2012 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 25, 2014 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 24, 2014 |
| Decision |
The Balochistan High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, Naveed Ahmed, directing the Education Department to rectify errors in the merit list for the post of Junior Vernacular Teacher (JVT) and to issue an appointment order to him without delay. The court found that the petitioner, possessing a B.Ed. degree, was more qualified than the appointed respondents, who held only PTC qualifications. The court noted that the merit list was compiled incorrectly, placing the petitioner lower despite his higher qualifications. The ruling emphasized the importance of adhering to merit and natural justice principles in public appointments. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appointment of teaching cadre positions in the Education Department of Balochistan. The petitioner, Naveed Ahmed, challenged the appointments of Zubair Ahmed and Raqeebullah, arguing that he was better qualified with a B.Ed. degree compared to their PTC qualifications. The court found that the merit list was compiled incorrectly, violating the principles of natural justice. The ruling underscores the need for transparency and fairness in public sector recruitment, ensuring that qualified candidates are duly recognized and appointed. This case highlights the significance of educational qualifications in employment decisions within the government sector, and the court's directive to amend the merit list ensures that meritocracy is upheld. Keywords: Balochistan High Court, constitutional petition, education department, merit list, public sector recruitment, natural justice. |
| Court |
Balochistan High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Education Department, Government of Balochistan
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| Judges |
QAZI FAEZ ISA, C.J.,
MUHAMMAD KAMRAN KHAN MULAKHAIL, J
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Saleem Baloch, Addl. A.G. for official Respondents
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| Petitioners |
NAVEED AHMED
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| Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, through Secretary,
Respondent No.4 (Zubair Ahmed),
Respondent No.5 (Raqeebullah)
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| Citations |
2015 SLD 366 = 2015 PLC 788
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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