| Case ID |
ebcf2296-f98b-43bb-8c27-903b177c43c8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeals Nos. 1042, 1198 and 1199 of 1999 |
| Decision Date |
May 02, 2001 |
| Hearing Date |
May 02, 2001 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in a common judgment, addressed the appeals concerning the withdrawal of appointments for candidates selected for the position of Police Inspectors. The court found that the authorities had not followed the principles of natural justice, as the candidates were not informed about the re-examination of their measurements, nor were they given a chance to defend themselves against the allegations of deficiency in physical standards. The court emphasized the importance of fairness and transparency in administrative proceedings. Consequently, the court restored the recommendations for appointment made by the Punjab Public Service Commission, allowing the petitioners to be appointed as Police Inspectors. The decision underscored the necessity of adhering to established procedures when evaluating candidates for public service positions. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the Punjab Public Service Commission's recruitment process for Police Inspectors, which faced challenges due to alleged discrepancies in physical measurements of candidates. The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that the candidates had adhered to all requirements, and the subsequent re-examinations conducted by the authorities were invalid as they violated principles of natural justice. The court reinstated the candidates’ recommendations for appointment, highlighting the significance of fair treatment in public service selection. This ruling sets a crucial precedent for future recruitment processes in Pakistan's civil service, emphasizing the need for transparency, fairness, and adherence to established recruitment protocols. Keywords: Police recruitment, natural justice, Supreme Court ruling, public service, Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
CH. MUHAMMAD ARIF,
JUSTICE MIAN MUHAMMAD AJMAL
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| Lawyers |
Hafiz Tariq Nasim, Advocate Supreme Court,
K.M.A. Samadani, Advocate Supreme Court,
Saeed ur Rehman Farrukh, Advocate Supreme Court,
Tanvir Ahmad, Advocate on Record
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| Petitioners |
YOUSAF HAROON,
NASIR ALI SAQIB,
SHAHID IKRAM,
SHAFID NADEEM CH.
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| Respondents |
PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
AGHA KHAN/DAVIS ROAD, LAHORE THROUGH SECRETARY
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| Citations |
2001 SLD 836,
2001 PLD 1012
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| Other Citations |
The University of Dacca through its Vice Chancellor and another v. Zakir Ahmed PLD 1965 SC 90,
Mrs. Anisa Rehman v. PIAC and another 1994 SCMR 2232,
Fazal Din v. Lahore Improvement Trust, Lahore and another PLD 1969 SC 223,
Sheraz Ata Ullah Khan (minor) through his real maternal uncle v. Nasir Ahmad Khan and others 1993 CLC 945,
Chairman Regional Transport Authority, Rawalpindi v. Pakistan Mutual Insurance Company Ltd. PLD 1991 SC 14,
Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain v. State 1995 SCMR 1249,
Abdul Razzaq Rathore v. The State PLD 1992 Kar. 39,
Brig (Recd.) F.B. Ali and others v. The State PLD 1995 SC 506,
Islamic Republic of Pakistan v. Abdul Wali Khan PLD 1976 SC 57,
Aziz Begum v. Federation of Pakistan PLD 1990 SC 899,
I.A. Sherwani v. Government of Pakistan 1991 SCMR 1041,
State v. Cummings 36 MO 263, 278,
Nazar Din and others v. Secretary Rural 1983 SCMR 1188,
Punjab Province and others v. Faqir Muhammad and others 1987 CLC 1643,
Government of Balochistan v. Azizullah Memon PLD 1993 SC 341,
Secretary Finance Division v. Muhammad Iqbal Solangi 1993 SCMR 837,
Muhammad Yusuf v. Kharian Bibi 1995 SCMR 784,
Irshad Ahmed Hashmi v. General Manager, Pakistan Railways 1999 SCMR 240,
Muhammad Raz Khan v. Government of N. W.F.P. and another PLD 1997 SC 3,
Central Board of Revenue, Islamabad v. Messrs Raja Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. 1998 SCMR 307,
Mst. Siranjun Munira v. Pakistan 1998 SCMR 785,
Gatron (Industries) Limited v Government of Pakistan and others 1999 SCMR 1072,
Federation of Pakistan v. Saeed Ahmed Khan PLD 1974 SC 151,
Multiline Associates v. Ardeshir Cowasjee and others 1995 SCMR 362,
Bashir alias Bashir Ahmad and another v. The State 1998 SCMR 1794,
Chairman, Minimum Wage Board, Peshawar and another v. Fayyaz Khan Khattak 1999 SCMR 1004
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| Laws Involved |
Police Rules, 1934
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| Sections |
Rr.12.6,
Rr.12.15,
Rr.12.16
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