| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 429/348 of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 02, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 12, 1983 |
| Decision |
The appeal by Liaquat Ali against the adverse remarks recorded in his Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for the year 1981 was dismissed as incompetent. The remarks were deemed advisory in nature and not adverse, specifically stating that they were intended for the reporting officers to consider in subsequent evaluations. The Tribunal concluded that the remarks did not warrant expunction, as they were not detrimental but rather a guide for improvement. The decision reinforced the prerogative of employers to provide constructive feedback without it being classified as grounds for negative assessments. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal filed by Liaquat Ali, a Civil Judge, challenging the adverse remarks in his Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for the year 1981. The remarks in question included observations that he 'needs watching' regarding integrity and that he 'must take care of his reputation.' The pivotal issue was whether these remarks constituted adverse comments affecting his career progression. The Tribunal, after careful consideration, concluded that the remarks were advisory and not adverse, emphasizing the importance of constructive feedback in the civil service. The decision highlighted the need for employees to understand and act upon guidance provided by their superiors. This case underscores the balance between employee rights and managerial prerogatives in performance evaluations, making it a noteworthy reference for future cases involving administrative reviews and civil service conduct. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sh. Liaquat Ali
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| Lawyers |
MA. Riaz,
Malik Azam Rasul
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| Petitioners |
Liaquat Ali
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| Respondents |
HIGH COURT, LAHORE through Registrar,
Malik Azam Rasul
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| Citations |
1990 SLD 1572,
1990 PLC 789
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| Other Citations |
Government of the Punjab v. Ehsanul Haq Sethi P L D 1986 S C 684
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| Laws Involved |
Not available
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| Sections |
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