MUNIR AHMED CHISHTI vs FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN through Secretary Establishment Division, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad S — 2025 PLC(CS) 966 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation: 2025 PLC(CS) 966 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court: Lahore High Court
Year: 2025
Reporter: PLC
Parties: MUNIR AHMED CHISHTI vs FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN through Secretary Establishment Division, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad S
Subject matter: Service
Provisions referred to: S. 9---

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Judgment text as reported

MUNIR AHMED CHISHTI VS FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN through Secretary Establishment Division, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad S.9---'Promotion' and 'proforma promotion'---Concept and scope---Promotion generally signifies advancement in rank and is granted on the basis of merit, seniority, or outstanding service, as determined by the applicable criteria---Although promotion is not a vested right, a civil servant who is eligible and otherwise fit has a legitimate expectation to be considered fairly and in accordance with law---Proforma promotion is a notional advancement granted retrospectively to a civil servant who was eligible for promotion during service but was denied the opportunity due to no fault of their own and circumstances beyond their control---It confers only financial and symbolic benefits without reinstating the officer in service and does not affect the seniority of any serving official---Common justifications include delays caused by pending inquiries, policy embargoes, or administrative inaction.

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