| Case ID |
430f7189-75bd-403c-910c-442dc9ad838c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No.615 of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 22, 2013 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 22, 2013 |
| Decision |
The Islamabad High Court declared the appointment of the respondent as Executive Director of PIMS illegal, emphasizing that appointments must be based on merit through a transparent and competitive process. The court noted that the respondent's appointment violated rules and deprived the qualified petitioners of their right for consideration. The court ordered the department to commence promotion processes based on seniority and fitness, and allowed the constitutional petition. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Writ Petition No.615 of 2013, the Islamabad High Court addressed the critical issue of merit in public service appointments. The case involved Dr. Altaf Hussain challenging the appointment of a respondent to the position of Executive Director at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). The court found that the appointment process was marred by extraneous considerations, lacking transparency and adherence to the required competitive process. The ruling reinforced the principles of meritocracy in public appointments, aligning with constitutional mandates under Article 199. The decision emphasized the necessity for open competition in government positions to counter corruption and favoritism, thereby promoting fair practices in civil service appointments. This case serves as a significant precedent in upholding the integrity of public service recruitment, making it a vital reference point for future cases involving similar issues. |
| Court |
Islamabad High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
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| Judges |
SHAUKAT AZIZ SIDDIQUI, J
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Shoaib Shaheen,
M. Umair Baloch,
Tafiq Mehmood Jehangiri,
Amjad Saeed Awan,
Navid Anjum,
Tariq Mehmood Khalid
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| Petitioners |
Dr. ALTAF HUSSAIN
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| Respondents |
FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN and others
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| Citations |
2013 SLD 1959,
2013 PLC 1178
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| Other Citations |
Tariq Aziz-ud-Din's case 2010 SCMR 1301,
Amina Turab's case PLD 2013 SC 195,
Muhammad Yasin's case PLD 2012 SC 132,
Hajj Corruption's case PLD 2011 SC 963
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
Art. 199
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