Punjab Govt Appeals Ruling Voiding Service Rules for Controller General Tourism Appointment
Mian Nadeem | Published September 28, 2026 | 02:57 PM
The case was not maintainable before the Lahore High Court, and the petitioner should have approached the Service Tribunal, stated the Assistant Advocate General.
Background
- Punjab government challenges through an intra-court appeal the Lahore High Court single bench’s decision declaring void the service rules related to the appointment of the Controller General of the Tourism Department.
- A two-member bench issued notices to respondent Hafiz Ghanzafar Ali and adjourned further proceedings for two weeks.
Key Points:
- Appeal: The Punjab government appealed against the High Court's decision, questioning its authority to frame service rules.
- Arguments: The Assistant Advocate General argued that while the court acknowledged the province’s authority to make rules, it also declared them void.
- Jurisdiction: Justice Malik Javed Iqbal Venus questioned why the matter was sent back to the department if the rules had been deemed void.
- Relevant Forum: The law officer maintained that the Service Tribunal is the appropriate forum for such matters and a legal question existed regarding the High Court's jurisdiction under Article 212 of the Constitution.
Next Steps:
- A notice was issued to respondent Hafiz Ghanzafar Ali.
- Further proceedings were adjourned for two weeks.