| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions for Leave to Appeals Nos. 578 to 5 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 25, 1995 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that the employees of Privately Managed Schools, which were nationalized, were entitled to count their previous service for seniority and monetary benefits similar to those available to officers of the General Cadre. The court dismissed the petitions against the Service Tribunal's decision, stating that the respondents had the same qualifications and responsibilities as their General Cadre counterparts. The government's contention to limit the counting of service to after 1-7-1975 was rejected, affirming that the grievances of the employees were valid and deserved recognition based on their prior service. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Civil Petitions for Leave to Appeals Nos. 578 to 580-L, 593 and 594-L of 1995, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the rights of teachers from nationalized schools in Punjab. The court emphasized the importance of equal treatment for educators, highlighting that their previous service should be acknowledged for the purposes of seniority and eligibility for benefits. This ruling reinforced the principle of fairness in public service employment, particularly for those who transitioned from privately managed institutions to government oversight. The decision is significant as it aligns with constitutional provisions regarding employment rights and equity. The implications of this ruling extend to future cases involving service conditions for public school teachers, establishing a precedent that promotes justice and accountability within the educational sector. Keywords such as 'education law', 'employee rights', and 'public service equity' resonate throughout this case, making it a vital reference for similar disputes in the realm of public education. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
DIRECTOR, PUBLIC INSTRUCTIONS (SCHOOLS), PUNJAB,
Mrs. NEELAM AMAR
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| Judges |
SAAD SAOOD, JAN FAZAL KARIM AND MUHAMMAD ILYAS, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Faiz Muhammad Bhatti, Advocate Supreme Court,
Rao Muhammad Yousaf Khan, Advocate-on-Record (in all C.Ps.),
Ch. Ghulam Qadir, Advocate Supreme Court,
C.M. Latif, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. Mehdi Khan, Advocate-on-Record for the Caveators (in all C.Ps.)
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| Petitioners |
Mrs. NEELAM AMAR and 4 others
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| Respondents |
DIRECTOR, PUBLIC INSTRUCTIONS (SCHOOLS), PUNJAB and 2 others
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| Citations |
1996 SLD 462 = 1996 PLC 323
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Privately Managed Schools and Colleges (Taking Over) Regulation, 1972
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| Sections |
M.L.R. 118,
Art. 212(3)
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