| Case ID |
ea411ec3-0f0e-4bca-a5c6-ff691e289cd0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
72/1557 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 28, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Service Tribunal found that the imposition of penalties by the Livestock Economist was without jurisdiction as they were not the competent authority under the applicable rules. The Tribunal set aside the penalties and remanded the case back to the Superintendent of the Livestock Experiment Station for proceedings to be conducted in accordance with the law. The decision emphasized the importance of adhering to proper procedures and jurisdiction in disciplinary matters involving civil servants. |
| Summary |
In this case, Muhammad Sarwar, an Accountant-cum-Cashier at the Livestock Experiment Station, appealed against penalties imposed by the Livestock Economist, Directorate of Livestock Farms, Punjab. The Tribunal ruled that the actions taken by the Livestock Economist were beyond their jurisdiction based on the Delegation of Powers Rules. The penalties included recovery of embezzled funds and withholding of increments. The Tribunal's decision underscored the necessity for proper authority in disciplinary actions, leading to the case being remanded to the appropriate Superintendent for a fresh review. This case highlights the significance of rule adherence in civil service disciplinary proceedings, ensuring accountability and proper governance within public administration. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Livestock and Dairy Development, Punjab
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| Judges |
Malik Zawwar Hussain,
Abdul Hamid Chaudhry
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| Lawyers |
Masood Ahmad Riaz,
Haroon-ur-Rashid Cheema
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Sarwar
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| Respondents |
Livestock Economist, Directorate of Livestock Farms, Punjab,
Director Livestock Farms, Punjab,
Director-General (Extension), Livestock and Dairy Development, Punjab
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 1968,
1983 PLC 1159
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975,
West Pakistan Animal Husbandry Department Delegation of Powers Rules, 1962,
Punjab Directorate of Livestock Farms Delegation of Powers Rules, 1979,
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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| Sections |
R. 2 (3),
Sched., item 8 (f) (h),
S. 4
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