| Case ID |
e117c667-a801-4f87-88a5-a9a7f3b0a3e9 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
F.A.O. No. 155 of 2019 |
| Decision Date |
May 27, 2024 |
| Hearing Date |
May 23, 2024 |
| Decision |
The appeal filed by Tariq Muhammad against the rejection of his candidature for the Section Officers Promotional Examination (SOPE-2016) was dismissed. The court found that the appellant had concealed his dismissal from service in his application to the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). The court ruled that the appellant did not possess the requisite length of service to qualify for the examination, as he had been dismissed from service and had not completed the required eight years of regular service. The court stated that had the appellant been truthful in his application, the lengthy litigation could have been avoided. The FPSC's decisions to reject his application were upheld, and the appeal was deemed devoid of merit, resulting in costs being awarded against the appellant. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal of Tariq Muhammad regarding his exclusion from the SOPE-2016 due to the lack of requisite service years. The Islamabad High Court emphasized the importance of transparency in applications submitted to the FPSC. The court highlighted how the concealment of key information regarding his dismissal led to unnecessary legal disputes. The decision underscores the necessity for candidates to ensure their applications reflect their true employment status and service length to avoid disqualification. The ruling serves as a reminder for all public service applicants about the repercussions of misrepresentation. Keywords: Federal Public Service Commission, competitive examination, legal representation, employment status, public service law, transparency, litigation avoidance. |
| Court |
Islamabad High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Federal Service Tribunal,
National Highways and Motorways Police
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| Judges |
Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb
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| Lawyers |
Hafiz Noor Muhammad,
Mr. Arshid Mehmood Kiani,
Mr. Muhammad Arshad,
M/s. Muhammad Asad,
Said Gul
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| Petitioners |
Tariq Muhammad
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| Respondents |
2 others,
Secretary,
Federal Public Service Commission (F.P.S.C.)
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 3832,
2024 PLJ 283
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Federal Public Service (Rules of Competitive Examination) Rules, 1997,
Federal Public Service Commission Ordinance, 1977
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| Sections |
7(3)(d),
7(3)(d)
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