| Case ID |
d4446479-9d5e-42e4-8d4e-548bcd3ba3a8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal No.230-R of 198 |
| Decision Date |
May 21, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petitioner's appeal against the judgment of the Federal Service Tribunal regarding seniority. The court found that the respondents had been rightly promoted and were senior to the petitioner based on their appointment dates and the eligibility criteria outlined in the regulations. The court concluded that the respondents' promotions were regular and in accordance with the prescribed manner, thereby affirming the lower tribunal's decision. |
| Summary |
In this case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed a civil petition concerning the seniority of civil servants within the context of promotions and eligibility criteria. The petitioner, a civil servant, contested the promotion of his colleagues who were appointed to the post of Stenographer before him. The court evaluated the qualifications and service lengths of the involved parties against the relevant laws and regulations governing civil service promotions. The ruling highlighted the importance of adhering to established guidelines for eligibility, which state that individuals who have served a minimum of three years in a relevant position are eligible for promotion. The court concluded that the respondents were rightfully placed senior to the petitioner, as they had been appointed earlier and met the necessary qualifications, thus dismissing the petitioner's appeal. This case underscores the significance of civil service regulations and the criteria for promotions within government positions, ensuring that all promotions are conducted fairly and in accordance with established laws. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH,
USMAN ALI SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Raja M. Akram, Advocate Supreme Court,
Manzoor Ilahi, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Syed KABIR HUSSAIN SHAH
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| Respondents |
3 others,
Director General, T & T, ISLAMABAD
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 2006,
1989 SCMR 1986
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
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| Sections |
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