| Case ID |
f9f546a8-462c-404f-ba26-317b0b9b3915 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Petition No. 147 of 1970 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 18, 1970 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the petition filed by Munawar Hussain against the termination of his services by the Superintending Engineer of the Agricultural Development Corporation. The court found that the petitioner had been given a show-cause notice regarding his alleged absence from duty, which he refused to acknowledge. The court ruled that the notice was appropriately sent and served, and thus the termination was valid. The petitioner failed to demonstrate any violation of service rules or procedures, and the court upheld the actions of the respondent as compliant with the relevant laws. The decision emphasized the importance of adhering to proper notification protocols and the legal frameworks governing employment in public service. |
| Summary |
In the case of Munawar Hussain vs. Superintending Engineer, Agriculture Machinery, the Sindh High Court addressed issues related to employment termination, service rules compliance, and the principles of natural justice. The petitioner, employed as a Turner, challenged the termination of his services, asserting that he was not given a fair opportunity to respond to the allegations against him. However, the court found that the petitioner had been duly notified of the charges via a registered letter, which he refused to accept. The court ruled that proper procedures had been followed in terminating his employment, affirming the validity of the actions taken by the Agricultural Development Corporation. This case highlights the critical nature of adhering to established protocols in employment matters and the necessity of clear communication between employers and employees. The court's decision reinforces the legal standards governing civil service employment and the obligations of both parties in such disputes. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
West Pakistan Government,
Agricultural Development Corporation
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| Judges |
GHULAM SAFDAR SHAH,
MUHAMMAD HAQAT, JUNEJO
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| Lawyers |
Abdul Majeed Khan
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| Petitioners |
Munawar Hussain
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| Respondents |
Superintending Engineer, Agriculture Machinery
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| Citations |
1972 SLD 822 = 1972 PLC 247
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968,
Agricultural Development Corporation Act
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| Sections |
18(5),
15(4),
15(5),
55
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