FAROOQ AHMED vs SECRETARY, BALOCHISTAN PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY, QUETTA arts — 2024 SCMR 2034 SUPREME-COURT

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FAROOQ AHMED VS SECRETARY, BALOCHISTAN PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY, QUETTA arts. 4, 9, 25 & 27---Public sector posts---appointment---Transparency---appointments against posts in the public sector are to be made strictly in accordance with applicable rules/regulations and without any discrimination and in a transparent manner---It is essential that all appointments in the public sector are based on the process that is palpably and tangibly fair and within the parameters of its applicable rules---appointment made in a nontransparent manner and in violation of the law offends the fundamental rights of the general public and the citizens under articles 4, 9, 25 and 27 of the Constitution---Due diligence must be exercised while making appointments and in doing so a fair and transparent selection process ought to be adhered to---adherence to a credible and transparent selection process with due diligence is the pre-requisite in order to ensure good governance---It is inevitable to observe highest standards of diligence, transparency and probity in selecting a person for a post---Public authority possessed with powers under the relevant laws can only use them for and to advance the public good---Choosing persons for public service is not just providing a job and the consequent livelihood to the one in need but is a sacred trust to be discharged by the ones charged with it, honestly, fairly, in a just and transparent manner and in the best interest of the public---Individuals so selected are to be paid not out of the private pockets of the ones appointing them but by the people through the public exchequer and not selecting the best as public servants was a gross breach of the public trust and was an offence against the public who had the inherent right to be served by the best.

FAROOQ AHMED vs SECRETARY, BALOCHISTAN PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY, QUETTA arts — 2024 SCMR 2034 SUPREME-COURT

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