| Case ID |
738b1909-2746-49f7-9fe7-d714517107de |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 6378 of 1990 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 22, 1990 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by Mrs. Maryam Wasif challenging the cancellation of her appointment as Assistant Professor. The court found no illegality in the government's decision, as the petitioner failed to join her assigned post despite multiple extensions. The court noted that the appointment letter indicated she was liable to serve anywhere in Punjab and did not guarantee a posting of her choice. The directive from the Chief Minister concerning the transfer of couples in government service could not be claimed before the petitioner had joined the service. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mrs. Maryam Wasif vs. Mrs. Shahida Khan and others, the Lahore High Court dealt with a writ petition regarding the cancellation of an appointment as Assistant Professor due to the petitioner's failure to join at the designated post. The petitioner argued that her husband's posting in Lahore warranted her transfer, citing special instructions from the Chief Minister. However, the court upheld the government's decision, emphasizing that the petitioner was required to join her assigned location as per her appointment letter. This case highlights the complexities of civil service appointments and the obligations of government employees in adhering to their postings. The ruling underscores the importance of compliance with procedural requirements in public service and clarifies the scope of directives related to spouse postings in government jobs. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Ijaz Nisar
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Ijaz Ahmad,
Muhammad Rashid Malik
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| Petitioners |
Mrs. Maryam Wasif
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| Respondents |
others,
Mrs. Shahida Khan
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| Citations |
1991 SLD 436,
1991 PLC 478
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| Other Citations |
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| Laws Involved |
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| Sections |
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