| Case ID |
3d39b5df-974f-4a3b-b1d5-186333b9f63c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 122(R) of 1984 (Old No. 509 (L) of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
May 16, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
May 08, 1984 |
| Decision |
The Federal Service Tribunal upheld the decision of the WAPDA to remove Muhammad Fazil Mian from service for multiple violations of the Pakistan WAPDA Employees Conduct Rules, 1978. The Tribunal found that Mian had purchased property without prior approval, constructed a building without obtaining necessary permissions, and misused WAPDA employees for personal gain. The Tribunal ruled that the charges of misconduct were established and the penalty of removal was justified based on the gravity of the offenses, which could have warranted dismissal. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of adherence to conduct rules by public servants and the necessity of maintaining integrity in public service. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Fazil Mian vs. Chairman WAPDA, the Federal Service Tribunal addressed serious misconduct allegations against Muhammad Fazil Mian, a Superintending Engineer at WAPDA. The case revolved around violations of the Pakistan WAPDA Employees Conduct Rules, 1978, which included unauthorized purchase of property, construction of a building without prior sanction, and the misuse of WAPDA employees for personal projects. The Tribunal analyzed the evidence presented and determined that Mian's actions not only breached the established rules but also undermined the integrity expected from a public servant. The Tribunal's decision reinforced the significance of strict compliance with conduct regulations within governmental organizations, thereby setting a precedent for future cases involving public employee misconduct. The ruling serves as a reminder of the accountability mechanisms in place to ensure ethical behavior among government employees, especially in matters involving public resources and authority. Keywords such as 'WAPDA misconduct', 'public service integrity', and 'employee conduct rules violations' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling and its relevance in the context of civil service accountability. |
| Court |
Federal Service Tribunal
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| Entities Involved |
WAPDA
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| Judges |
Muhammad Irshad Khan,
Brig. (Retd.) Abdur Rashid
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Zainul Abidin,
Abdur Rashid Ghazi
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Fazil Mian
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| Respondents |
Another,
Chairman, WAPDA, Lahore
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 1903,
1984 PLC 1462
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| Other Citations |
Rex v. Lincolnshire Appeal Tribunal (1916) K B D 1916 July, 26
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Act, 1958,
Pakistan WAPDA Employees Conduct Rules, 1978
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| Sections |
18,
29,
10,
10-A,
12
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