1992 PLP (C (PLC(CS))
ABDUL KHALIQ KHAN Versus DIRECTOR FOOD, PUNJAB, LAHORE and 2 others
| Citation | 1992 PLP (C (PLC(CS)) |
| Forum / Court | Service Tribunal Punjab |
| Bench Members | Muhammad Mehmud Aslam Pirzada, Chairman and Abdul Hamid Khan, Member |
| Parties | ABDUL KHALIQ KHAN Versus DIRECTOR FOOD, PUNJAB, LAHORE and 2 others |
| Primary Law | Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975 |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1992 PLP (C (PLC(CS))?
This judgment primarily cites: Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975 as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1992 PLP (C (PLC(CS))?
The case was heard and decided by the Service Tribunal Punjab bench comprising: Muhammad Mehmud Aslam Pirzada, Chairman and Abdul Hamid Khan, Member.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Ch. Parmoon Bashir for Appellant.
- Ch. Manzoor Hussain District Attorney for Respondents.
- Date of hearing: 10th October, 1990.
Headnotes / Summary
R. 7-A
Penalty of recovery of amount for loss of wheat allegedly caused due to negligence and lack of proper care of civil servant who was Foodgrain Inspector, was imposed on civil servant-- Mandatory provisions of Rule 7-A of Rules, 1975, admittedly had not been complied with by Authorised Officer as before forwarding his recommendations to authority concerned, no opportunity was afforded to civil servant to offer his explanation against said recommendations, which had rendered proceedings against civil servant invalid
Civil servant having been prejudiced in his defence before Authorised Officer and thereafter before Authority by not providing requisite opportunity of being heard at proper stage, such deviation from prescribed procedure by Authorities had vitiated proceedings and orders passed against civil servant
Order passed against civil servant was set aside and case remanded for decision afresh in accordance with law. Mir Muhammad v. N.-W.F.P. Government PLD 1981 SC 176 and Faiz Muhammad Malik v. Director Food, Punjab 1988 PLC (C.S.) 325 ref.
Judgment & Decree
Appeal No. 234 of 1990, decided on 1st December, 1990.
R. 7-A
Penalty of recovery of amount for loss of wheat allegedly caused due to negligence and lack of proper care of civil servant who was Foodgrain Inspector, was imposed on civil servant-- Mandatory provisions of Rule 7-A of Rules, 1975, admittedly had not been complied with by Authorised Officer as before forwarding his recommendations to authority concerned, no opportunity was afforded to civil servant to offer his explanation against said recommendations, which had rendered proceedings against civil servant invalid
Civil servant having been prejudiced in his defence before Authorised Officer and thereafter before Authority by not providing requisite opportunity of being heard at proper stage, such deviation from prescribed procedure by Authorities had vitiated proceedings and orders passed against civil servant
Order passed against civil servant was set aside and case remanded for decision afresh in accordance with law. Mir Muhammad v. N.-W.F.P. Government PLD 1981 SC 176 and Faiz Muhammad Malik v. Director Food, Punjab 1988 PLC (C.S.) 325 ref. Ch. Parmoon Bashir for Appellant. Ch. Manzoor Hussain District Attorney for Respondents. Date of hearing: 10th October, 1990.