| Case ID |
f9a4f5de-b859-478d-a59d-710bfbba9713 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 2992 of 2010 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 11, 2014 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petition was dismissed as the petitioner was estopped by her conduct from challenging the merit list after being unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the position of Elementary School Educator. The allocation of marks for the M.A. (Education) degree was a valid policy decision that could not be overturned by the court. The court found no violation of law, rule, policy, or terms of appointment. The petitioner, having been part of the process under an unchallenged policy, could not claim discrimination or mala fide actions against her. The decision emphasized the importance of adhering to established recruitment policies and the authority's discretion in determining qualifications and merit. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mst. Riffat Siddique vs. District Coordination Officer, the Lahore High Court addressed a challenge to the merit list for the appointment of Elementary School Educators. The petitioner contended that her M.A. (Education) degree was undervalued in the merit calculation, arguing for a higher allocation of marks. However, the court upheld the policy that allocated only 5 marks for the M.A. degree, reinforcing the principle that such policy decisions are valid unless proven otherwise. The ruling underscored the estoppel doctrine, indicating that individuals participating in a recruitment process under an established policy cannot later contest that policy if unsuccessful. This case highlights the legal principles governing recruitment processes in public service, emphasizing adherence to established criteria and the authority's discretion in policy-making. The court's decision aligns with previous case law that limits judicial intervention in administrative policy matters, reinforcing the rule of law and procedural integrity in educational employment. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHAHID, JAMIL KHAN, J
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| Lawyers |
Malik Sibt-ul-Hasnain for Petitioner,
Barrister Qasim Ali Chowhan, Asstt. A.G., Punjab for Respondents
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| Petitioners |
Mst. RIFFAT SIDDIQUE
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| Respondents |
DISTRICT COORDINATION OFFICER and others
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| Citations |
2015 SLD 310,
2015 PLC 279
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| Other Citations |
Mst. Sadia Sultan v. D.E.O. and others 2011 PLC (C.S.) 158,
Syed Muhammad Arif and others v. University of Balochistan and others PLD 2006 SC 564,
Mumtaz Ali Bohio and 24 others v. Federal Public Service Commission through Chairman at Islamabad and another 2002 SCMR 772,
Dossani Travels (Pvt.) Ltd. and others v. Messrs Travels Shop (Pvt.) Ltd. and others PLD 2014 SC 1,
Messrs Al-Raham Travels and Tours (Pvt.) Ltd. and others v. Ministry of Religious Affairs, Hajj, Zakat and Ushr through Secretary and others 2011 SCMR 1621,
Muhammad Nadeem Arif and others v. Inspector-General of Police, Punjab, Lahore and others 2010 PLC (C.S.) 924
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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