| Case ID |
d83b1ccc-a08c-402e-b87b-3e872ecd9020 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No.3545-P of 2020 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 18, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 18, 2021 |
| Decision |
The Peshawar High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by Shaukat Ali, seeking appointment as an Assistant Information Officer (BS-16). The Court concluded that the petitioner and the private respondent had tied marks, and the private respondent was given preference based on age as per Regulation 32(c) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission Regulations, 2017. The petitioner lacked the required full-time paid practical experience in journalism, which led to the conclusion that he did not meet the eligibility criteria for the post. Therefore, the Court found no grounds for interference and dismissed the petition. |
| Summary |
In the case of Shaukat Ali versus Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the petitioner sought a writ for his appointment as an Assistant Information Officer (BS-16). The case revolved around the interpretation of eligibility criteria set forth in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission Regulations, 2017. The court examined the qualifications and experience of both the petitioner and the private respondent, ultimately ruling that the preference given to the private respondent was valid based on age and the applicable regulations. The decision emphasized the importance of adhering to established legal frameworks when making appointments in public service roles. This case highlights critical aspects of administrative law and the significance of qualifications in public sector recruitment. Keywords: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Public Service Commission, legal framework, administrative law, public service recruitment. |
| Court |
Peshawar High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Qaiser Rashid Khan, CJ,
Shakeel Ahmad, J
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Ilyas for Petitioner,
Shumail Ahmad Butt, Advocate General,
Mehtab Gul, Law Officer, Public Service Commission
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| Petitioners |
Shaukat Ali
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| Respondents |
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through Chief Secretary Establishment Department and 15 others
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 385,
2023 PLC 65
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission Regulations, 2017
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| Sections |
199,
29,
32
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