| Case ID |
528ad68f-020d-4a39-88a4-f9f4645758fd |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions Nos.565, 566 and 567 of 1988 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 20, 1988 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 20, 1988 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petitions for special leave to appeal, affirming the decision of the Punjab Service Tribunal which had previously dismissed the petitioners' appeals against the order of the departmental authorities. The Court found that the question of whether the petitioners were responsible for the loss to the Government was a matter of fact and did not raise any substantial question of law of public importance. Therefore, leave to appeal was refused, and the petitioners were held responsible for the loss they were required to make good. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the responsibility of civil servants for a loss incurred by the Government during the storage of wheat. The petitioners, who served in various capacities within the Food Department, challenged the decision of the Punjab Service Tribunal that found them liable for a shortage of wheat. The Supreme Court of Pakistan emphasized that the determination of liability was a factual matter, and it did not present any significant legal questions warranting further appeal. The Court's decision highlights the accountability of public servants and the standards expected of them in managing government resources, reflecting on the principles of public service and administrative law. The case is significant as it underscores the judiciary's role in upholding the integrity of administrative processes while balancing the rights of civil servants against the need for accountability. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
GHULAM MUJADDID MIRZA,
SAAD SAOOD JAN
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD NAEEM,
RIAZULHAQ,
MUKHTAR AHMAD BHATTI
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| Respondents |
THE STATE,
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOOD, BAHAWALPUR
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 2902,
1988 SCMR 1994
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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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