| Case ID |
67a44ba5-b75f-4e84-a990-c0c403700e4c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 3410 of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
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| Hearing Date |
Nov 20, 2003 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled that the appointments of Respondents Nos. 6 to 8 as Union Council Secretaries were made arbitrarily and without lawful authority. The court found that the selection process was not just, fair, or transparent, and that the candidates were chosen based on extraneous considerations, including unwritten quotas for political representatives. The court declared these appointments void and ordered that the positions be filled according to law after inviting fresh applications. The decision emphasized that public employment should not be dispensed at the whims of state functionaries and underscored the importance of equity in the legal process. The petitioner's long-standing grievances regarding the selection process were acknowledged, and the court determined that merely being over-age or having lesser qualifications should not preclude a fair evaluation based on merit. |
| Summary |
The case W.P. No. 3410 of 2000, heard in the Lahore High Court, revolved around the arbitrary appointments made to the post of Secretary Union Council. The petitioner, Muhammad Pervaiz, challenged the selection of Respondents Nos. 6 to 8, claiming that their appointments were based on extraneous considerations rather than merit. The court reviewed the recruitment process and found significant flaws, including lack of transparency and fairness. This ruling reinforced the principles of justice and equity in public employment, ensuring that future appointments would adhere to lawful procedures. The case highlights the ongoing issues surrounding political influence in recruitment processes and the necessity for accountability in public service appointments. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Syed Jamshed Alt
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Aamir Rehman, Addl. A.G,
Khalid Majeed, Project Manager,
Syed Iqbal Hussain Shah Gillani
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Pervaiz
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| Respondents |
Respondent No. 8,
Respondent No. 7,
The Deputy Commissioner, Narowal,
Respondent No. 6 ex-parte
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 3385,
2004 PLJ 556
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| Other Citations |
AIR 1965 SC 1293
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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