| Case ID |
f90179cb-c966-4b2f-81e2-3331e35633bf |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 3476 of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
May 16, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
May 16, 1984 |
| Decision |
The petition was dismissed as the petitioner could not lay a vested claim to the newly-created post based on earlier recommendations of the Punjab Public Service Commission. The court found that recommendations made by the Commission were valid only for a period of twelve months and that fresh recommendations were required for new posts. The petitioner's claim for the newly created Assistant Director, Labour Welfare position was rejected based on the lapse of time since the original recommendations. The court ruled that the nature of the recommendations is purely advisory, and the ultimate decision rests with the competent authority. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the issue of appointment rights concerning recommendations made by the Punjab Public Service Commission. The petitioner, Muhammad Iqbal, contested the refusal of his appointment to a newly created post of Assistant Director, Labour Welfare, based on prior recommendations that were deemed invalid due to the passage of time. The Lahore High Court emphasized that the recommendations from the Commission are advisory and do not create a vested right. The decision highlights the importance of adhering to procedural guidelines set forth by the Commission, especially regarding the validity period of recommendations. This case is significant for understanding the legal boundaries of recruitment processes and the role of public service commissions in Pakistan. Key terms related to public service appointments, legal rights of petitioners, and the advisory nature of commission recommendations are crucial for legal practitioners and scholars alike. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Not available
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| Lawyers |
Igbal Ahmad Quraishi,
Tanveer Ahmad Khan
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| Petitioners |
GUL ZARIN KIANI,
MUHAMMAD IQBAL
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| Respondents |
PUNJAB GOVERNMENT
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 2005,
1984 PLC 1699
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| Other Citations |
Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman v. West Pakistan Public Service Commission, Lahore and 4 others P L D 1973 S C 144
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Public Service Commission Ordinance
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| Sections |
II of 1978
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