PLC(CS) 1992

1992 PLP (C (PLC(CS))

RASHID AHMAD Versus WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and another

Jurisdiction / Court
Lahore High Court
Decided Date
Writ Petition No. 8790 of 1991, decided on 3rd October, 1991.
Honorable Judges
Gul Zarin Kiani, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1992 PLP (C (PLC(CS))
Forum / Court Lahore High Court
Bench Members Gul Zarin Kiani, J
Parties RASHID AHMAD Versus WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and another
Primary Law Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1992 PLP (C (PLC(CS))?

This judgment primarily cites: Constitution of Pakistan (1973) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

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The case was heard and decided by the Lahore High Court bench comprising: Gul Zarin Kiani, J.

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Laws Cited

Constitution of Pakistan (1973)

Representation

  • Qadir Ahmad Siddiqi for Appellant

Headnotes / Summary

Art. 199

Bar of jurisdiction

Petitioner seeking correction of date of birth recorded in department of which he was employee, just a little before his superannuation

Date of birth governed age of superannuation and retirement from service on that score; same was, thus essential part of terms and conditions of service, adjudication whereof, was entrusted to a different forum viz; Service Tribunal

High Court was precluded to review and examine such like matters in exercise of its extraordinary jurisdiction

In face of clear bar of jurisdiction and also an already pending civil suit on the subject, High Court, was not disposed to step forward for interference in a matter falling exclusively within jurisdiction of service tribunal. Government of Punjab through Secretary, Department of Education, Lahore v. Professor Mst. Jamida Malik 1991 MLD 824 and Muhammad Saeed Khan, v. I.G. of Pakistan Railways Police and another 1983 PLC (C.S.) 307 rel.

Judgment & Decree

WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and another Writ Petition No. 8790 of 1991, decided on 3rd October, 1991.

Art. 199

Bar of jurisdiction

Petitioner seeking correction of date of birth recorded in department of which he was employee, just a little before his superannuation

Date of birth governed age of superannuation and retirement from service on that score; same was, thus essential part of terms and conditions of service, adjudication whereof, was entrusted to a different forum viz; Service Tribunal

High Court was precluded to review and examine such like matters in exercise of its extraordinary jurisdiction

In face of clear bar of jurisdiction and also an already pending civil suit on the subject, High Court, was not disposed to step forward for interference in a matter falling exclusively within jurisdiction of service tribunal. Government of Punjab through Secretary, Department of Education, Lahore v. Professor Mst. Jamida Malik 1991 MLD 824 and Muhammad Saeed Khan, v. I.G. of Pakistan Railways Police and another 1983 PLC (C.S.) 307 rel. Qadir Ahmad Siddiqi for Appellant