| Case ID |
de492762-b055-43ff-9737-013784723acb |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 309 of 1990 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 29, 1991 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 09, 1991 |
| Decision |
The court ruled that the appellant, who was an employee of the former Irrigation Department of the Ex-Bahawalpur State, was entitled to the Secretariat Pay Scale as he had been included in the list sanctioned by the Finance Department. The order of the Accountant General which denied the appellant's entitlement to the pay scale was set aside. The appeal was accepted, affirming the appellant's rights to the protected Secretariat Pay Scale. |
| Summary |
This case deals with the entitlement to the Secretariat Pay Scale under the Punjab Service Tribunals Act, focusing on the rights of employees from the former Irrigation Department of Ex-Bahawalpur State. The decision emphasizes the importance of administrative sanctions and the legal rights of employees regarding pay scales. It highlights the role of the Finance Department in approving salaries and the implications of overpayment recovery orders. The ruling underscores the principles of justice and fairness in administrative decisions, making it a significant case for public sector employees seeking to understand their rights under the law. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD MEHMUD ASLAM PIRZADA,
S. MUBASHIR HUSSAIN
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Nawaz Nizami,
A.G. Humayun
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Nawaz Nizami
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| Respondents |
2 others,
ACCOUNTANT GENERAL, GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 616,
1992 PLC 49
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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| Sections |
4
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