Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 4407f2b3-eb30-4a13-a9eb-22bd3a044d4b
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Case Number Appeal No. 525 of 1989
Decision Date Sep 25, 1990
Hearing Date Sep 09, 1990
Decision The court ruled that the appointment of the civil servant in dispute was irregular because the necessary recruitment rules had not been framed prior to the appointment. The authority was directed to take immediate steps to rectify this irregularity by framing and notifying the recruitment rules for the disputed post, ensuring that future appointments are made in accordance with the rules established.
Summary In this notable case decided by the Service Tribunal, Punjab, the core issue revolved around the irregular promotion of a civil servant due to the absence of necessary recruitment rules. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to established protocols when filling positions within the civil service. The tribunal's decision mandated that the appointing authority rectify the irregularity by promptly establishing and notifying appropriate recruitment rules to ensure that all future appointments align with legal standards. This case highlights the critical need for compliance with formal procedures in civil service appointments, ensuring transparency and fairness in the recruitment process. Keywords such as 'civil service promotion,' 'recruitment rules,' and 'appointment irregularity' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling and its significance in administrative law.
Court Service Tribunal, Punjab
Entities Involved Not available
Judges MUHAMMAD MEHMUD ASLAM PIRZADA, ABDUL HAMID KHAN
Lawyers Shams-ul-Qamar, Manzoor Hussain, D.A., Muhammad Feroz Ahmad Khan
Petitioners MUHAMMAD ASLAM KHAN
Respondents 2 others, MEHBOOB ELAHI
Citations 1992 SLD 752, 1992 PLC 314
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Not available
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