Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID d62845f2-a885-4c28-a8b6-79acc06be553
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Case Number Appeal No. 543/109 of 1987
Decision Date Feb 13, 1988
Hearing Date Jul 05, 1987
Decision The appeal was dismissed as the right to promotion is not considered a part of the terms and conditions of service. The Tribunal emphasized that future promotions are not guaranteed and depend on the latest applicable rules. The appellant's claim was based on a 25-year service record, but the Tribunal found that the lack of minimum qualifications under the new rules justified the decision to deny promotion. The ruling established that promotion rules could be updated without affecting those already in service.
Summary This case revolves around the appeal filed by Mst. Akhtar Begum against the Government of Punjab concerning her promotion within the education department. The Service Tribunal of Punjab evaluated whether the terms and conditions of service included a right to promotion, concluding that they do not. The ruling clarified that promotions are subject to the latest rules and cannot be claimed as a vested right. The case underscores the importance of qualifications in promotion decisions and the legal framework governing civil service promotions. This decision highlights key issues in civil service law, particularly in the context of educational institutions, and serves as a precedent for similar cases. Keywords include promotion rights, civil service law, Punjab Service Tribunals Act, and educational department regulations.
Court Service Tribunal, Punjab
Entities Involved Not available
Judges IHSANUL HAQ CHAUDHRY
Lawyers Qazi Mohy-ud-Din, A.G. Humayun
Petitioners Mst. AKHTAR BEGUM
Respondents GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, LAHORE
Citations 1988 SLD 584, 1988 PLC 305
Other Citations 1986 P L C (C,SJ 828), P L D 1987 S C 172, P L D 1988 S C 155
Laws Involved Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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