Case ID |
43d8c6c2-567e-44c4-8a41-23bdd998de24 |
Body |
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Case Number |
Civil Appeal No. 823 of 1990 |
Decision Date |
Nov 29, 1992 |
Hearing Date |
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Decision |
The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal to examine whether the Service Tribunal failed to consider the High Court's rejection of the respondent's representation, which indicated agreement with the adverse remarks recorded by the District Judge. The Court found that the Service Tribunal's decision to expunge the adverse remarks lacked solid evidence and did not follow proper procedures. The appeal was accepted, and the judgment of the Service Tribunal was set aside, emphasizing that the remarks recorded by the Reporting Officer were valid and supported by the Administration Committee of the High Court. |
Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of the Annual Confidential Report (ACR) of a civil servant who served as a Judicial Magistrate. The Supreme Court of Pakistan analyzed the validity of adverse remarks made in the ACR and the procedural adherence of the Service Tribunal. It highlighted the importance of following established protocols when evaluating performance reports and the need for tangible evidence when making such assessments. The case underscores the significance of the role of the Reporting Officer and the Countersigning Officer in maintaining integrity and transparency in civil service evaluations. The ruling emphasizes the necessity for proper counselling and the implications of recorded remarks in promoting accountability within the civil service framework. Keywords include 'Annual Confidential Report', 'Judicial Magistrate', 'Service Tribunal', 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', and 'civil service accountability'. |
Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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Entities Involved |
Not available
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Judges |
Shafiur Rahman,
Sajjad Ali Shah,
Saleem Akhtar
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Lawyers |
Farooq Bedar,
Rao Muhammad Yusuf Khan,
M.A. Qureshi,
Dr. Khalid Ranjha
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Petitioners |
Muhammad Jahangir Khan Goraya
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Respondents |
Government of the Punjab, Local Government and Rural Development Department, Lahore
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Citations |
1999 SLD 439,
1999 SCMR 2117
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Other Citations |
Not available
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Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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Sections |
212(3)
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