| Case ID |
f88d55ac-f4ca-4e51-acb1-456b2920fb50 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 6 o |
| Decision Date |
Apr 13, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for special leave to appeal, upholding the decision of the Service Tribunal. The petitioner, who had been appointed as a draftsman, was found not to fulfill the necessary qualifications as per the applicable rules. The court noted that the appointment was provisional and subject to government approval, which was ultimately denied. The ruling emphasized the importance of qualifications in public service appointments and affirmed the Tribunal's order as unexceptionable under the circumstances. |
| Summary |
In the case of NASRULLAH KHAN vs. SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the issue of public service qualifications under the West Pakistan Irrigation Department Draftsmen's Service Rules. The petitioner, who was provisionally appointed as a draftsman, contested his termination on the grounds that he met the qualifications. However, the court upheld the Service Tribunal's decision, emphasizing the necessity of meeting all stipulated qualifications for civil service roles. The ruling clarified that provisional appointments are contingent upon government approval, which was denied in this case due to insufficient qualifications. This case highlights the legal standards for public service appointments and the significance of adherence to qualification requirements. Legal professionals seeking insights into civil service law and qualification disputes will find this case particularly relevant. It underscores the rigorous standards applied by the judiciary in maintaining the integrity of public service appointments. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD HALEEM, ACTG. C.J.,
S. A. NUSRAT,
ZAFFAR HUSSAIN MIRZA, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Riaz Anwar,
Rana Maqbool Ahmad Qadri,
M. M. Samad,
Ejaz Ahmad Khan
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| Petitioners |
NASRULLAH KHAN
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| Respondents |
2 OTHERS,
SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, HEADQUARTERS, IRRIGATION AND POWER DEPARTMENT
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 327,
1983 SCMR 1254
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
West Pakistan Irrigation Department Draftsmen's Service Rules, 1962
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| Sections |
Art. 185 (3),
r. 7
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