2007 PLP 1898 (MLD)
Malik MUSHAHID ALI — Petitioner Versus BAHAUDDIN ZAKARIYA UNIVERSITY through Vice-Chancellor and 4 others — Respondents
| Citation | 2007 PLP 1898 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | Malik MUSHAHID ALI — Petitioner Versus BAHAUDDIN ZAKARIYA UNIVERSITY through Vice-Chancellor and 4 others — Respondents |
| Primary Law | General Clauses Act (X of 1897) |
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This judgment primarily cites: General Clauses Act (X of 1897) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Khurshid Ahmed Khan for Petitioner.
- Malik Muhammad Tariq Rajwana for Respondent.
- MUHAMMAD JEHANGIR ARSHAD, J.---It has been pointed out by learned counsel for respondent-University that against the impugned order, petitioner's appeal before the Vice-Chancellor is pending, whereas, the contention of learned counsel for the petitioner is that said appeal is not being decided by the Vice-Chancellor, hence the petitioned was compelled to file the present writ petition..
Headnotes / Summary
S.24-A
Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art.199
Constitutional petition
Contention of petitioner was that as appeal filed- against impugned order had not been decided by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, petitioner was compelled to file constitutional petition
Since it was the duty of every public functionary to decide/dispose of representation/appeal etc. within a reasonable time; and after application of independent mind by giving reasons, in terms of S.24-A of General Clauses Act, 1897, constitutional petition was disposed of by the High Court with the direction to the Vice-Chancellor to dispose of appeal of petitioner within one week.
Judgment & Decree
MUHAMMAD JEHANGIR ARSHAD, J.
It has been pointed out by learned counsel for respondent-University that against the impugned order, petitioner's appeal before the Vice-Chancellor is pending, whereas, the contention of learned counsel for the petitioner is that said appeal is not being decided by the Vice-Chancellor, hence the petitioned was compelled to file the present writ petition..
2. Be that as it may, since it is the duty of every public functionary to decide/dispose of the representation/appeal,' etc. within a reasonable time and after application of independent mind by giving reasons, in terms of section 24-A of General Clauses Act, this petition is disposed of with a direction to the Vice-Chancellor to respondent-University to dispose of the appeal of the petitioner within one week from today. H.B.T./M-292/L Order accordingly.