Jobs Restored of Punjab Govt Employees Dismissed Over PPSC Paper Leak

Notably, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) ordered the reinstatement of 123 Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) candidates who were removed from their jobs after a paper leak case.

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• According to The candidates' lawyer further, his clients were removed without receiving show-cause notices or being given an opportunity to defend themselves.
• During the hearing, the candidates' lawyer informed the court that his clients had passed the PPSC examinations and were already working in various administration departments.
• The bench additionally questioned the action taken against PPSC office-holders involved in the paper leak.

Meanwhile, a two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Ameen-ud-Din Khan and Justice Ali Baqar Najfi accepted all petitions filed by the affected candidates and rejected the PPSC's position in the case. Another Chinese Firm to Start Battery Production in Pakistan.

During the hearing, the candidates' lawyer informed the court that his clients had passed the PPSC examinations and were already working in various administration departments. They had additionally received four months' salaries before being removed from their positions.

Notably, the lawyer argued that the PPSC withdrew its appointment recommendations based on a source report, even though the paper leak matter only came to light after the candidates had cleared their examinations.

For context, the bench additionally questioned the action taken against PPSC office-holders involved in the paper leak. The commission's lawyer informed the court that four authorities had been dismissed over the matter.

After hearing the arguments, the court ruled in favor of the candidates and restored their positions. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

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