| Case ID |
7393dc48-dc30-406a-b079-f82282176771 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 2087 of 2007 |
| Decision Date |
May 14, 2007 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court addressed a constitutional petition regarding the unlawful coercion of the Executive District Officer (Health) by the Tehsil Nazim to issue a transfer order for an employee within the Health Department. The court emphasized that such matters related to transfers and postings fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of public functionaries, and any political interference is deemed illegal. The Tehsil Nazim provided an assurance to the court that he would refrain from issuing any such unlawful directives in the future. The High Court also warned of potential contempt proceedings and other legal actions if similar instances of illegal interference occurred again, thereby upholding the integrity of the public functionaries and their authority to act within the law. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No. 2087 of 2007, the Lahore High Court dealt with critical issues surrounding political interference in administrative matters, particularly within the Health Department of Khanewal. The petition was filed by Hafeez Ur Rehman, contesting the coercive actions of the Tehsil Nazim that aimed to influence the transfer of an employee. The court found that such interference violated the Punjab Local Government Ordinance and the Constitution of Pakistan. This case underscores the importance of maintaining the autonomy of public functionaries and ensuring that they operate without undue political pressure. The court's ruling serves as a significant precedent in safeguarding the rule of law and the integrity of public offices. Relevant keywords include 'political interference', 'public functionaries', 'Health Department', 'Punjab Local Government Ordinance', and 'Constitution of Pakistan'. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Health Department, Khanewal,
Tehsil Nazim, Kabirwala,
District Co-ordination Officer, Khanewal
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD JEHANGIR ARSHAD
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
HAFEEZ UR REHMAN
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| Respondents |
EXECUTIVE DISTRICT OFFICER, (HEALTH), KHANEWAL
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 1281,
2007 MLD 1481
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| Other Citations |
Zahid Akhtar's case PLD 1995 SC 530
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Local Government Ordinance (XIII of 2001),
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
152(2)(b,
199
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