| Case ID |
42f1e01c-f61f-4183-aa2c-db282cceef54 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 113 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 11, 1981 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court ruled that the decision made by a two-member quorum of the Punjab Administrative Tribunal was not warranted by law as it contravened the provisions of the Punjab Administrative Tribunals Act. The court emphasized that the quorum must include a Chairman and that the deletion of Section 7 of the Act prior to the disposal of the case rendered the Tribunal's decision invalid. Consequently, the Court accepted the petition, quashed the order of the Tribunal, and directed a re-evaluation of the appeal on its merits. Each party was ordered to bear its own costs. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of the Punjab Administrative Tribunals Act (IX of 1974) with a focus on the legal requirements for a valid quorum in the Punjab Administrative Tribunal. The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the legal implications of having a Tribunal composed solely of two members without a Chairman, highlighting the importance of adhering to legislative requirements in judicial processes. The ruling underscores the necessity of legal representation and proper procedural conduct in administrative law cases. The decision not only clarifies the legal standing of Tribunal decisions but also sets a precedent for future cases involving administrative law in Pakistan. This case is crucial for legal practitioners, particularly those involved in administrative law, as it delineates the boundaries of lawful decision-making within Tribunals. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
KARAM ELAHEE CHAUHAN,
MUSHTAQ HUSSAIN
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| Lawyers |
Munir Ahmad,
Tanvir Ahmad,
Muhammad Akram Butt,
Sh. Ijaz Ali
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| Petitioners |
Boor-Uzzaman Ahmad
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| Respondents |
Others,
The Punjab Services Tribunal
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| Citations |
1981 SLD 224,
1981 SCMR 250
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Administrative Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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| Sections |
3,
7
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