| Case ID |
67cdcce2-1eb3-47ed-8dea-5ce9a5592dd7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No. 388 of 1993 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 18, 1994 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the appellant against the adverse remarks recorded in his A.C.R. by the countersigning officer. The Court found that the countersigning officer had followed the appropriate guidelines and had not violated any principles of fairness or objectivity in evaluating the performance of the appellant. The Court emphasized that the adverse remarks were based on both the reputation and performance of the appellant, and the appellant had failed to establish any mala fides on the part of the countersigning officer. The decision upheld the integrity of the evaluation process within the civil service, reinforcing the standards required for performance assessments. The appeal was dismissed without any order as to costs. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the evaluation of civil service performance in Pakistan, particularly focusing on the adverse remarks recorded in the A.C.R. of a civil servant. The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in its judgment, addressed the principles that should guide the recording of performance evaluations by Reporting and Countersigning Officers. The case highlights the importance of objectivity and fairness in performance assessments, as well as the necessity for evaluators to base their remarks on factual observations rather than reputation alone. The Court concluded that the remarks against the appellant were justified and did not infringe upon the guidelines stipulated for such evaluations. This decision underscores the significance of maintaining high standards in civil service assessments and the protection of the integrity of the evaluation process. The ruling serves as a precedent for future cases involving performance evaluations and emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability within the civil service system. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL QADEER CHAUDHARY,
AJMAL MIAN,
WALI MUHAMMAD KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Abdul Hakeem Khan, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. Akhtar Ali, Advocate-on-Record,
Anwar H. Mir Advocate Supreme Court,
Haji M.A. Qayyum Mazhar, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
5 others,
CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF N.W.F.P.
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| Citations |
1994 SLD 752,
1994 PLC 659
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| Other Citations |
1990 SCMR 1431
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
Art. 212(3)
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