1991 PLP 371 (SCMR)
Sh. ZULFIQAR ALI and another — Petitioners Versus WAPDA through its Chairman — Respondent
| Citation | 1991 PLP 371 (SCMR) |
| Forum / Court | High Court |
| Bench Members | Shafiur Rahman and Rustam S. Sidhwa, JJ |
| Parties | Sh. ZULFIQAR ALI and another — Petitioners Versus WAPDA through its Chairman — Respondent |
| Primary Law | West Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Act (XXXI of 1958) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1991 PLP 371 (SCMR)?
This judgment primarily cites: West Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Act (XXXI of 1958) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1991 PLP 371 (SCMR)?
The case was heard and decided by the High Court bench comprising: Shafiur Rahman and Rustam S. Sidhwa, JJ.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Shah Abdur Rashid, Advocate Supreme Court and Manzoor Ilahi, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioners (in both Petitions).
- Nemo for Respondent (in both Petitions).
- Date of hearing: 19th February, 1990.
- Shah Abdur Rashid, Advocate Supreme Court and Manzoor Ilahi, Advocate‑on‑Record for Petitioners (in both Petitions).
Headnotes / Summary
(From the judgments of the Federal Service Tribunal, Islamabad both dated 23-5-1989 passed in Appeal No.230(R) of 1983 and 326(R) of 1984).
S. 17(1-A)
Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art.212(3)
Leave to appeal was granted to examine .whether order of removal simpliciter passed by Departmental Authorities under S.17(1-A) of Act, could be given a punitive content and colour by Tribunal.
Judgment & Decree
SHAFIUR RAHMAN, J.‑‑‑Leave to appeal is granted to examine whether an order of removal simpliciter passed by departmental authorities under section 17(1‑A) of the Water and Power Development Authority Act, 1955, could be given a punitive content and colour by the Tribunal by observing as hereunder:‑‑ C.P. No.420‑R of 1989. "In the case of corruption charge, the appellant's removal from service was the appropriate punishment." C.P. No.480‑R of 1989. "He deserved the punishment of his removal from service imposed on him and there were no mitigating circumstances for awarding him lesser punishment." H.B.T./Z‑97/S Leave granted.