| Case ID |
e2d8935e-759c-4a70-ae2f-b12a2ac1fcdb |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 11995 of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 02, 2015 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, a retired Assistant Professor, who faced undue delay in the processing of her pension case despite having completed her service tenure. The court found that the pension was a vested right and not merely a discretionary benefit. It was determined that the authorities had acted with mala fide intent, contributing to the delays, and as a result, the court ordered the Government of Punjab to pay the petitioner a sum of Rs.100,000 as compensation, which could be recovered from the University of Education. The judgment reinforced the importance of timely processing of retirement benefits and highlighted the need for accountability among public officials to prevent similar occurrences in the future. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No. 11995 of 2015, the Lahore High Court dealt with the issue of pension rights for a retired Assistant Professor from the University of Education. The case highlighted significant delays in the processing of her pension, which had not been finalized despite her retirement date of September 10, 2014. The court emphasized that pension is a right acquired in consideration of past services and must be sanctioned timely, in accordance with the West Pakistan Civil Servants Pension Rules, 1963. The decision underscored the responsibilities of public functionaries to adhere to legal requirements regarding pension processing and the consequences of failing to do so, including potential criminal proceedings for negligence. This case serves as a critical reminder of the need for efficiency in handling pension cases and the protection of the rights of retired employees. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Government of Punjab,
University of Education, Lahore
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD QASIM KHAN, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Syed Muhammad Ali Gillani for Petitioner,
Mubashir Latif Gill, Asstt. A.G. with Tariq Hameed Bhatti for Respondents,
Pir Masood ul Hassan Chishti, Advocate for respondent University of Education
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD QASIM KHAN
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| Respondents |
6 OTHERS,
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB THROUGH SECRETARY
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 2792,
2016 PLC 472,
2016 PLJ 13
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| Other Citations |
Secretary, Government of Punjab, Finance Department and 269 others v. M. Ismail Tayer and 269 others 2015 PLC (C.S) 296,
Haji Muhammad Ismail Memon, Advocate PLD 2007 SC 35
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Civil Servants Pension Rules, 1963
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| Sections |
5.7,
5.8
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