| Case ID |
f9ef5e01-c9aa-4488-a88d-51977b6b5eda |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P. No. 681 of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 23, 2019 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 17, 2019 |
| Decision |
The petition filed by Feroz Shah was dismissed as the court found that no vacant post of watchman was advertised by the Education Department of Balochistan. The petitioner applied for a post that was not officially available, and thus the court could not direct the official respondents to appoint him. The judgment emphasized the requirement for a clear sanctioned post to be advertised before any appointments could be made, referencing earlier Supreme Court rulings on the importance of merit and transparency in recruitment processes. |
| Summary |
In the case of Feroz Shah vs. Secretary Education Department, the Quetta High Court ruled on a constitutional petition regarding the appointment for the post of watchman. The petitioner contested the cancellation of his merit listing for a position that was never advertised. The court reaffirmed the necessity for clear and transparent recruitment practices in accordance with constitutional mandates, emphasizing the importance of meritocracy in public sector appointments. This case highlights ongoing issues related to favoritism and political influence in hiring, shedding light on the need for reforms in the recruitment processes within government departments. The ruling serves as a critical reminder of the rights of citizens to fair treatment and the adherence to legal procedures in public sector employment. Keywords such as 'constitutional petition', 'merit list', 'public sector recruitment', and 'transparency in hiring' are essential for understanding the implications of this case. |
| Court |
Quetta High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NAEEM AKHTAR AFGHAN,
ABDUL HAMEED BALOCH
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Rehmatullah Barech,
Mr. Abdul Latif Kakar
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| Petitioners |
FEROZ SHAH
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| Respondents |
2 OTHERS,
SECRETARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN CIVIL SECRETARIAT QUETTA
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 2139,
2021 PLJ 130
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| Other Citations |
1996 SCMR 1349
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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