| Case ID |
e1f583b0-94ac-480b-8abf-fb5f0aa1602b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
20/74 of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 30, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal filed by Saleh Muhammad, an ex-Patwari, was dismissed by the Service Tribunal. The Tribunal upheld the decisions made by the lower courts regarding his dismissal from service due to serious charges of forgery and tampering with official records. The evidence presented showed that the appellant had altered entries in the revenue records, which led to his disciplinary proceedings under the Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules. Despite the appellant's claims of innocence and pointing to alleged actions by another individual, the Tribunal found no merit in his arguments and confirmed the concurrent findings of fact made by the Assistant Commissioner, Commissioner, and the learned Member of the Board of Revenue. The dismissal was deemed justified based on the evidence presented, and the appeal was concluded without any order as to costs. |
| Summary |
In the case of Saleh Muhammad vs. Member Board of Revenue, Punjab, the Service Tribunal addressed allegations of misconduct involving forgery and tampering with official service records of a Patwari. The appellant, Saleh Muhammad, contested his dismissal from service, arguing that he was not responsible for the alleged alterations in the revenue records. The case hinged on the interpretation of the Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, particularly Rule 6, which governs the conduct of civil servants. The Tribunal meticulously reviewed the evidence from two separate inquiries that established his culpability. Despite the appellant's defense, the Tribunal found that the lower courts had adequately considered the arguments and evidence, leading to a firm conclusion that justified the disciplinary actions taken against him. This case underscores the importance of integrity in public service and the stringent measures in place to uphold such standards. The decision reflects the Tribunal's commitment to maintaining accountability within the ranks of civil service, emphasizing that misconduct will not be tolerated. This case is significant for understanding the enforcement of disciplinary regulations and serves as a precedent for similar cases in the future. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL JABBAR KHAN (CHAIRMAN),
MALIK ZAWWAR HUSSAIN,
ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY
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| Lawyers |
Yousaf Farooq,
A.G. Humayun
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| Petitioners |
Saleh Muhammad
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| Respondents |
2 others,
MEMBER BOARD OF REVENUE, PUNJAB
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 1602,
1985 PLC 149
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975
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| Sections |
R.6
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