ABDUL LATIF vs I.-G. OF POLICE And 2 Others

M. SALEEM CHADHRY (CHAIRMAN).--Abdul Latif, Constable, has moved the Tribunal against the order, dated 10-9-1977 passed by the S.P., Sahiwal dismissing him from service. His appeal to the D.I.S Multan was rejected by the D.I.-G. On 10-2-1977. His review petition before the I, of Police was rejected on 1-8-1979.

2. The main contention of the appellant is that neither he was issued a show-cause notice by the D.I.-G. And nor was heard by the D.I.-G. Or the I.-G. However, he had been falsely implicated in criminal cases in which he has been acquitted. He contends that he cannot be tried both judicially and departmentally on the same charges. We have heard both the parties. There is no bar against an official being tried both judicially and departmentally on the same charges. On going through the orders of the S.P. And D.I.-G., it is noticed that the appellant' was not given a personal hearing by both of them. Gross irregularity has, therefore, been committed in the departmental proceedings.

The appeal is accepted and the order of dismissal is, therefore, set aside.

A.E.