2011 PLP (C (PLC(CS))
Mst. FAHMEEDA BIBI Versus D.C.O. and others
| Citation | 2011 PLP (C (PLC(CS)) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore High Court |
| Bench Members | Hafiz Abdul Rehman Ansari, J |
| Parties | Mst. FAHMEEDA BIBI Versus D.C.O. and others |
| Primary Law | Constitution of Pakistan |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2011 PLP (C (PLC(CS))?
This judgment primarily cites: Constitution of Pakistan as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2011 PLP (C (PLC(CS))?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore High Court bench comprising: Hafiz Abdul Rehman Ansari, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Malik Ashiq Hussain Chan for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
Art. 199
Constitutional petition
Petitioner was appointed as an untrained Teacher on the condition that within three years she would produce the requisite degree of PTC, but petitioner failed to produce the same and her services were terminated
Petitioner filed constitutional petition against such termination of service after about 10 years
Petitioner failed to submit her professional qualification as PTC within the prescribed period of three years, after her appointment
Department gave notice to the petitioner, but she remained silent
Law would help those who were vigilant and not those who were indolent
Relief could not be granted to the petitioner who slept for near about 10 years for her rights
Constitutional petition was dismissed.
Judgment & Decree
HAFIZ ABDUL REHMAN ANSARI, J.
Through this writ petition, the petitioner has prayed the following relief:
"It is, therefore, humbly prayed that writ petition may kindly be accepted, the respondents/authorities may kindly be directed to get the PTC of the petitioner verified or to consider the same as genuine and correct and to reinstate her in service, in the interest of justice. Any other relief deem proper in the circumstances of the case, may kindly be allowed ."
2. Brief facts of the case are that petitioner was appointed as an Untrained Teacher on the condition that within three years she will produce the requisite degree of PTC and petitioner failed to produce the same.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that petitioner continued beyond three years and on 11-3-1999 petitioner's services were terminated on 11-3-1999. This writ petition was filed on 3-12-2009 after near about 10 years.
4. I have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the record.
5. Notice was issued to the respondents, who filed report and parawise comments to this writ petition. The petitioner failed to submit her professional qualification as PTC within the prescribed period i.e. within three years after her appointment. Last date according to appointment letter column No.7 was 31-1-1998 but she never produced any PTC certificate. Department give notice to petitioner but she remained silent up to 11-3-1999. Law help those who are vigilant not those who are indolent. Petitioner's termination order was passed on 11-3-1999 and writ petition is filed on 3-12-2009 after near about 10 years. Relief cannot be granted to the petitioner who slept for near about 10 years for her rights. This writ petition is also hit by laches and the same is hereby dismissed being meritless. H.B.T./F-37/L. Petition dismissed.