| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.Ps. Nos. 66724 and 69026 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 25, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 25, 2017 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court allowed the constitutional petitions filed by the petitioners, challenging the arbitrary cut-off date of 01.01.2017 for determining the age of candidates applying for the post of Assistant District Public Prosecutor (ADPP). The court ruled that the sudden introduction of this cut-off date without prior notice or adherence to established practice was discriminatory. Consequently, the court directed that the petitioners be allowed to compete for the ADPP post based on their eligibility as of the cut-off date of 14.09.2017, ensuring that they were not unfairly prejudiced by the new policy. The court emphasized the need for transparent communication of policy changes by the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) to avoid confusion and discrimination in future recruitment processes. |
| Summary |
In the case of W.Ps. Nos. 66724 and 69026 of 2017, the Lahore High Court addressed the grievances of candidates applying for the role of Assistant District Public Prosecutor. The primary issue was the imposition of a cut-off date of 01.01.2017 for age eligibility, which the petitioners argued was arbitrary and discriminatory. The court highlighted that this cut-off date was not previously established in prior advertisements and was introduced suddenly, causing confusion among applicants. The legal framework involved included the Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1974, specifically Rule 18(2), and Article 199 of the Constitution of Pakistan. The court ruled in favor of the petitioners, allowing them to compete for the post based on a more reasonable cut-off date of 14.09.2017. This case underscores the importance of transparency in recruitment processes and adherence to established practices to ensure fairness. Keywords related to this case include 'Punjab Civil Servants', 'Lahore High Court', 'cut-off date', 'Assistant District Public Prosecutor', and 'discriminatory practices'. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
AYESHA A. MALIK, JUSTICE,
SIRAJ-UR-REHMAN JASRA
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| Lawyers |
Saif ur Rehman Jasra
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| Petitioners |
Saif ur Rehman Jasra
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| Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS
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| Citations |
2017 SLD 1730,
2017 PLC 1361
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1974,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
18(2),
199
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