| Case ID |
f76ac837-9200-4941-8e05-cc939c813147 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 2965-S of 1980 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 07, 1980 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 07, 1980 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled that the matter concerning the promotion of respondents was within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Service Tribunal. The petitioners, who were appointed as Assistant Executive Engineers, challenged the promotions of certain individuals as not being in accordance with the rules and adversely affecting their rights. The Court refused to interfere in the matter, stating that it did not pertain to the fitness of individuals for specific posts, but rather to the conditions of service as established by the Service Tribunals Act. The Court emphasized that disputes regarding terms and conditions of service must be addressed by the appropriate tribunal, and thus dismissed the petition. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the jurisdiction of the Lahore High Court concerning employment disputes under the Punjab Service Tribunals Act. The petitioners, Assistant Executive Engineers, contested the promotions of certain respondents, alleging that the promotions were not made in accordance with the established rules, thus adversely affecting their rights. The Court held that such disputes fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Service Tribunal, emphasizing the importance of adhering to established legal frameworks for appointments and promotions within public service. The decision reinforces the principle that disputes related to employment conditions must be resolved within the appropriate tribunal, thereby upholding the integrity of public service regulations. This case is significant for understanding the legal boundaries of administrative law in Pakistan, particularly in relation to employment rights and the jurisdiction of service tribunals. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL SHAKURUL SALAM, J
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| Lawyers |
Qazi Abad Muhammad Siddiqi,
Rao Dastgir Ahmad Khan,
Karamat Nazir Bhandari, A. A.-G.,
Sajjad Hussain,
Ahmad Raza Malik,
Masood Ahmad Riaz
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD ASHRAF,
4 OTHERS
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| Respondents |
9 OTHERS,
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
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| Citations |
1980 SLD 1409,
1980 PLC 400
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| Other Citations |
P L D 1979 Kar. 610,
P L D 1980 S C 153
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
3(2),
4,
176,
212
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