6024/2023 Const. P. Khaliq uz Zaman (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh & Others (Respondent)
Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon(Author), Hon'ble Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi
6024/2023 Const. P. Khaliq uz Zaman (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh & Others (Respondent) Sindh High Court
Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon(Author), Hon'ble Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi Order Date: 18-FEB-26
It is also well-settled that the financial hardship of a public authority cannot override constitutional and statutory obligations towards its retired employees. Failure to implement the lawful orders of this Court prima facie attracts the provisions of Article 204 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, rendering the delinquent officers liable for contempt of Court. 5. However, by way of last indulgence, the respondents are granted a further period of two (02) months to ensure release and payment of all outstanding pensionary and post-retirement dues to the petitioners strictly in accordance with law. In case of failure, the petitioners shall be at liberty to initiate appropriate contempt proceedings against the responsible officers, in accordance with law. 6. Accordingly, these petitions, along with all pending applications, stand disposed of in the above terms.