| Case ID |
d4a5648c-712a-41fd-a0d9-e98e627f3e72 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeals Nos. 946 to 948 of 1993 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 28, 1998 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 27, 1998 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the Civil Petitions for Leave to Appeal Nos. 1185 to 1204 and 1207 to 1224 of 1997, affirming the decision of the Federal Service Tribunal regarding the adjustment of seniority among inductee/deputationists and Section Officers. The court held that the seniority of the inductee/deputationists should be determined based on their actual joining date in the Federal Secretariat, as per the relevant Office Memorandum. The judgment emphasized the importance of consistent application of seniority rules and recognized the special procedures governing the adjustment of seniority for civil servants. The ruling also highlighted that all parties involved had to adhere to the established guidelines without deviation, ensuring fairness in seniority determination. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the determination of seniority among civil servants, specifically between inductees and those already in service. The Supreme Court dealt with appeals regarding the validity of seniority adjustments made by the Federal Service Tribunal, which had previously ruled in favor of the inductee/deputationists. The judgment clarified that seniority should be based on the date of actual joining and emphasized the need for adherence to established rules and regulations governing civil service. The case is significant for its interpretation of the Civil Servants (Seniority) Rules, 1993, and the principles of seniority in civil service law, which are crucial for maintaining order and fairness in government employment. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Establishment Division,
Federal Service Tribunal
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| Judges |
AJMAL MIAN, C.J.,
MUNAWAR AHMED MIRZA,
CH. MUHAMMAD ARIF
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| Lawyers |
Maulvi Anwarul Haq,
Mehr Khan Malik,
Sh. Riazul Haq,
Imtiaz Muhammad Khan,
Ahmad Raza Khan Kasuri,
M.A. Zaidi,
Fazal Elahi Siddiqui
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| Petitioners |
Mehr SHER MUHAMMAD and others
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| Respondents |
FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN
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| Citations |
1999 SLD 204,
1999 SCMR 185
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| Other Citations |
PLD 1996 SC 771,
1995 SCMR 1840,
PLD 1959 (W.P.) Kar. 92,
PLD 1991 SC 143
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| Laws Involved |
Civil Servants (Seniority) Rules, 1993
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| Sections |
1
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