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Case Details
Case ID e0e16e8d-f7f9-4861-af21-cf96c8411509
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Case Number Service Appeal No. 569 of 1991
Decision Date Apr 27, 1994
Hearing Date
Decision The appeal is dismissed as the appellant did not prove entitlement for move-over from Grade B-18 to B-19 and failed to challenge the average A.C.Rs. reported during the relevant period. Despite claims of a brilliant service record, the evidence provided was not sufficient to warrant a reconsideration of his promotion case. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of maintaining service discipline and the necessity of good A.C.Rs for promotion eligibility.
Summary In this case, Prof. Ghulam Nabi Khan challenged the decision regarding his promotion from Grade B-18 to Grade B-19 based on his service record. The Service Tribunal upheld that the appellant's average performance reports did not meet the criteria for promotion and that he had not taken timely action regarding his claims. The decision underscores the importance of maintaining a good service record for civil servants seeking promotions, as well as the need for timely appeals when disputes arise. The case highlights key aspects of civil service regulations and promotion criteria, emphasizing the balance between seniority and merit-based evaluations. Keywords include civil service promotion, service appeal, A.C.R. performance, and service discipline.
Court Service Tribunal (AJ&K)
Entities Involved Not available
Judges RAJA BASHIR AHMAD KHAN, KH. ABDUL HAMID
Lawyers Ghulam Mustafa Mughal, M. Tabassum Aftab
Petitioners Prof. GHULAM NABI KHAN
Respondents AZAD GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR through Chief Secretary and 2 others
Citations 1994 SLD 924, 1994 PLC 1225
Other Citations Muhammad Anwar v. The Secretary, Establishment Division PLD 1992 SC 144
Laws Involved Not available
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