| Case ID |
4647720e-b4a1-43cb-87db-d6d6987ccf42 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 45- |
| Decision Date |
Apr 13, 1982 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petition was dismissed as the court held that the no-confidence motion against the petitioner was not in violation of the Punjab Local Government Ordinance. The court clarified that a motion of no-confidence could be brought against the Chairman after the stipulated time had elapsed, and the interpretation of the law did not prohibit the motion in this case. The court determined that the notice issued to the members of the Union Council was sufficient and did not violate any legal provisions. The judges concluded that the arguments presented by the petitioner lacked merit, leading to the dismissal of the petition. |
| Summary |
In this case, Subedar Muhammad Akram challenged the legality of a no-confidence motion passed against him as the Chairman of the Union Council, Hothla. The Supreme Court of Pakistan examined the provisions of the Punjab Local Government Ordinance, particularly Section 31, which outlines the process and timing for no-confidence motions against local government officials. The court ruled that the no-confidence motion was valid, as it adhered to the legal requirements set forth in the ordinance. The court emphasized the importance of proper notice to Union Council members and upheld the High Court's decision that the motion did not infringe upon any provisions of the law. The dismissal of the petition underscored the court's commitment to uphold local governance laws while ensuring due process for elected officials. This case highlights the procedural intricacies involved in local government operations and the legal framework governing no-confidence motions, making it a significant reference point for similar future cases. Key terms include no-confidence motion, Punjab Local Government Ordinance, and local governance. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN,
ABDUL KADIR SHAIKH,
M. BURHANUDDIN KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Nawaz Abbasl, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. Akhtar Ali Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Subedar MUHAMMAD AKRAM
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| Respondents |
10 others,
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, KAHUTA
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| Citations |
1982 SLD 734,
1982 PLD 266
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Local Government Ordinance
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| Sections |
31(2),
31(3)
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