| Case ID |
d7b3c52e-541e-4f34-b468-3f57752602a7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
99/1239 of 1985 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 11, 1985 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Tribunal dismissed the appeal filed by Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Raza against the penalty of censure imposed by the Director of Health Services, Punjab. The appellant had admitted to the charge of mis-describing an injury in his report, which he claimed was unintentional. The Tribunal found no merit in the claims of procedural irregularities or double jeopardy, as the penalties were justified under the circumstances. The decision upheld the disciplinary actions taken against the appellant, affirming the authority's jurisdiction in imposing such penalties. |
| Summary |
In the case of Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Raza vs. Secretary to Government of Punjab, Health Department, the Service Tribunal addressed issues surrounding the disciplinary actions against a medical officer. The Tribunal examined the legality of the inquiry process, the nature of the penalties imposed, and the appellant's claims of procedural irregularities. The Tribunal concluded that the penalties, including censure and a two-year debarment from medico-legal work, were justified, considering the appellant's admissions of error. This case highlights the importance of adherence to procedural norms in disciplinary inquiries and the balance between accountability and due process in public service. Trending keywords include 'disciplinary action', 'medical officer', 'service tribunal', 'Punjab health department', and 'legal proceedings'. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL JABBAR KHAN,
ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Mushtaq Nasood,
A.G. Humayun
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| Petitioners |
Dr. ABDUL GHAFOOR RAZA
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| Respondents |
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB, HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 1991,
1986 PLC 270
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975,
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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| Sections |
R. 7,
S. 4
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