SCMR 1990

1990 PLP 1478 (SCMR)

Major Dr. GHULAM RASUL‑‑Petitioner Versus CHIEF SECRETARY GOVT. OF PUNJAB and others‑‑Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
High Court
Decided Date
Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal No.1125 of 1985, decided on 5th June, 1989.
Honorable Judges
Nasim Hasan Shah and S. Usman Ali Shah, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1990 PLP 1478 (SCMR)
Forum / Court High Court
Bench Members Nasim Hasan Shah and S. Usman Ali Shah, JJ
Parties Major Dr. GHULAM RASUL‑‑Petitioner Versus CHIEF SECRETARY GOVT. OF PUNJAB and others‑‑Respondents
Primary Law Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)‑‑‑
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1990 PLP 1478 (SCMR)?

This judgment primarily cites: Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)‑‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1990 PLP 1478 (SCMR)?

The case was heard and decided by the High Court bench comprising: Nasim Hasan Shah and S. Usman Ali Shah, JJ.

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Cite this legal precedent as: 1990 PLP 1478 (SCMR) (Major Dr. GHULAM RASUL‑‑Petitioner Versus CHIEF SECRETARY GOVT. OF PUNJAB and others‑‑Respondents). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)‑‑‑

Representation

  • Ch.Khalilur Rehman, Senior Advocate Supreme Court and Sh.Salahuddin, Advocate‑ on‑Record for Petitioner.
  • Muhammad Akhtar, Additional Advocate‑General for Respondents.
  • Date of hearing: 5th June, 1989.

Headnotes / Summary

(On appeal from the judgment and order of the Punjab Service Tribunal, Lahore dated 16‑10‑1985 passed in Appeal No.286 of 1985). ‑‑‑S.4‑‑Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art.212(3)‑‑Leave to appeal‑‑Leave to appeal granted only to consider question of punishment of dismissal of service awarded to petitioner on ground of allegation of misconduct against him.

Judgment & Decree

S.USMAN ALI SHAH, J.‑‑‑The petitioner seeks leave to appeal against the judgment of the Punjab Service Tribunal, dated 16‑10‑1985, arising out of a notification dated 26‑12‑1984, whereby the petitioner was dismissed by the respondents Nos.l and 2 from the service as a result of an Enquiry report conducted by Dr.Altaf Hussain Gardezi, Assistant Director, Health Services. Multan Division being an Enquiry Officer. The petitioner was afforded opportunity of personal hearing before the Additional. Chief Secretary Govt. of the Punjab, Services General Administration and Information Department who had been designated by the Authority for the said purpose and who made recommendations to the Chief Secretary, Government of the Punjab of the said enquiry. The allegation against the petitioner was that he remained absent from his duty w.e.f. 3‑2‑1978 wilfully and unauthorizedly, which made him guilty of misconduct. Review petition of the petitioner before the Governor of the Punjab was not decided within 90 days, thereafter he filed an appeal before the Punjab Service Tribunal which was dismissed, vide judgment dated 16‑10‑1985. After hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner and having gone through the enquiry proceedings and finding of the learned Tribunal, we grant leave in this case only to consider the question of punishment awarded to the petitioner. The appeal may be made ready for hearing at an early date on the present record. The parties are, however, directed to file additional necessary documents, if any. H.B.T./G‑228/S Leave granted.