| Case ID |
3cd286a0-975f-4480-a9e4-924c93f723d3 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
691/1231 of 1984 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 27, 1986 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal filed by Muhammad Saeed, Block Officer, was accepted by the tribunal. The tribunal found that the penalties imposed on the appellant were disproportionate to the negligence attributed to him. While the appellant was responsible for a loss of Rs.9,420 to the government, the tribunal held that the remaining punishments—such as reduction in pay, stoppage of increments, and censure—were unjustified. The tribunal maintained the punishment of recovery of the loss but set aside the other penalties, allowing the appellant to receive back benefits as a result of the restoration of his other punishments. |
| Summary |
In this case, Muhammad Saeed, a Block Officer in the Forest Department, was penalized for negligence leading to a loss of government property. The Service Tribunal examined the circumstances surrounding the penalties imposed, which included recovery of the loss, reduction in pay, and suspension. The tribunal found that the appellant was informed of the incident too late by the Forest Guards and had taken steps to report the issue afterward. The tribunal emphasized the principle of natural justice, stating that no one should be condemned without being heard. Ultimately, the tribunal decided to uphold the recovery of the loss but set aside the other harsh penalties, allowing the appellant to regain his benefits. This case highlights the importance of fair disciplinary proceedings within civil service rules and the necessity of proportionality in punishment, ensuring that penalties reflect the degree of negligence. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Forest Department
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL,
JABBAR KHAN, CHAIRMAN
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| Lawyers |
Taj Mohammad Khan Langah,
Malik Mohammad Sadiq
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Saeed
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| Respondents |
Taj Mohammad Khan Langah,
Malik Mohammad Sadiq, Dy. District Attorney
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 456,
1988 PLC 107
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975
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| Sections |
R.4
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