| Case ID |
f8aadde4-89a1-49e8-b4b7-f46a21b3c9f6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No.2455-L of 2003 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 07, 2005 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 07, 2005 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petitioner's appeal against the Punjab Service Tribunal's decision, which had previously dismissed the petitioner's service appeal for failure to deposit the process fee. Although the petitioner claimed ignorance of the Tribunal's procedures regarding fee deposits, the Court held that compliance with the Tribunal's directions was mandatory. The Court ruled that the petitioner, having filed through counsel, could not evade compliance simply based on a lack of communication from their lawyer. The Tribunal's decision was deemed unexceptionable, leading to the dismissal of the petition and the refusal of leave to appeal. |
| Summary |
This case pertains to the dismissal of a service appeal by the Punjab Service Tribunal due to the petitioner's failure to deposit the required process fee. The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the case, focusing on the obligation of the petitioner to comply with Tribunal procedures, regardless of their counsel's failure to inform them. The Court underscored the importance of adherence to procedural requirements in legal appeals, affirming the Tribunal's decision as valid and justified. The ruling emphasizes the necessity for petitioners to be aware of procedural obligations and reinforces the accountability of legal counsel in guiding their clients through the appeals process. Keywords: Punjab Service Tribunal, Supreme Court, legal appeal, process fee, compliance, judicial review. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
FAQIR MUHAMMAD KHOKHAR,
KARAMAT NAZIR BHANDARI
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| Lawyers |
Zahid Hussain Khan
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD AKRAM KHAN
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| Respondents |
others,
DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE, RAHIM YAR KHAN
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 1211,
2008 PLC 219
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act, (IX of 1974),
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
4,
212(2)
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