Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID d8029680-3e47-40b9-bcc0-ce7ea487602d
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Case Number Civil Appeal No.586 of 1992
Decision Date Nov 30, 1993
Hearing Date Nov 30, 1993
Decision The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal to determine if the Service Tribunal correctly ruled that the appeal was time-barred. The court found that the appellant's appeal against a departmental decision regarding seniority was filed within the permissible timeframe after the appellate order, thus it could not be dismissed as time-barred. The case was remanded to the Service Tribunal for further decision on issues other than limitation.
Summary This case revolves around the interpretation of the Service Tribunals Act and the Constitution of Pakistan regarding the timeframe for filing appeals. The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the issue of whether an appeal was time-barred due to the delay in filing after an initial departmental appeal. The court emphasized the rights conferred upon civil servants under the law, ensuring that their ability to appeal against both original and appellate orders is protected. This decision underscores the importance of adhering to procedural timelines while also recognizing the rights of civil servants in Pakistan. Keywords: Service Tribunal, civil servant rights, appeal timelines, Supreme Court of Pakistan, legal proceedings.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges SHAFIUR RAHMAN, ABDUL QADEER CHAUDHRY, WALI MUHAMMAD KHAN
Lawyers Mumtaz Ali Mirza, Khan Imtiaz Muhammad Khan
Petitioners Syed FIRDOS ALI
Respondents SECRETARY, ESTABLISHMENT DIVISION, ISLAMABAD and others
Citations 1997 SLD 749, 1997 SCMR 1160
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Service Tribunals Act (LXX of 1973), Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
Sections 4, 212(3)