| Case ID |
f98eece6-d44a-4b65-94c7-a7263297a992 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P. No. 43-L to C.P. No. 58-L of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 10, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 10, 2021 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan decided that the regularization of the respondents should be effective from the date of their regularization, rather than from their initial appointment under contract. The court found that the Punjab Service Tribunal's order failed to adequately consider the provisions of the Punjab Regularization of Service Act, 2018. The Act clearly stipulates that regularization takes effect immediately upon the date of regularization. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the Tribunal's order and directing that the regularization of the respondents be backdated to the date of their regularization. |
| Summary |
In the case of C.P. No. 43-L to C.P. No. 58-L of 2021, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the issue of regularization of contract employees under the Punjab Regularization of Service Act, 2018. The court ruled that the regularization should take effect from the date it was granted, rather than the date of initial contract appointment. This decision emphasized the importance of adhering to the provisions of the law, which specifies that employees who have served continuously for three years are eligible for immediate regularization. The case highlights the legal framework surrounding employment regularization in Pakistan, particularly the implications of the Punjab Regularization of Service Act and the Constitution of Pakistan. The ruling is significant for contract employees seeking job security and clarity regarding their employment status. This case is pivotal in understanding employment law and the rights of contract workers in Pakistan, ensuring that legal interpretations align with statutory provisions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MANZOOR AHMAD MALIK, JUSTICE,
SYED MANSOOR ALI SHAH, JUSTICE,
AMIN-UD-DIN KHAN, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Rana Shamshad Khan, Addl. A.G. for Petitioners (in all cases),
Hafiz Tariq Nasim, ASC for Respondents (in all cases)
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| Petitioners |
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOOD FAISALABAD DIVISION, FAISALABAD, ETC.
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| Respondents |
MUHAMMAD TAUQIR SHAH AND OTHERS
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 2159,
2021 PLJ 214
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Regularization of Service Act, 2018,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
2(f),
1(3),
212(3)
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