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" INDUCEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS INDUCEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS THROUGH JUDICIARY IN PAKISTAN   By   Dr. S. M. HAIDER, Ph. D. (Administrative Law)   Max Weber's theory of bureaucracy, though declining in importance in western countries, is applicable to Pakistan with the force that its proponent had in mind. The peculiar aspects of Pakistan's bureaucratic administration drew their inspiration from the British model which was imposed on them during the colonial rule. In due course of time, it became part of the values held in high esteem by the people. Soon after independence, the country embarked on an extensive programme of economic and social development. Gradually it, was felt that there was an inherent conflict between the bureaucratic traditions of the country and the demands of a developing society. Though civilized Governments are founded on the principle that the powers exercising the functions should be in balance, the desired balance was conspicuous by its absence in the sub‑continent. The Martial Law Regime saw the appointment of several Commissions to introduce administrative reforms in Pakistan. These efforts of the Executive became well known and received due publicity. There is another tier of Government that has played an equally important role in the inducement of administrative reforms. It is the judiciary.   An examination of case‑law revealed that public servants, in their enthusiasm to refer every matter to the Court, consulted the lawyers and challenged the decisions if they were not palatable. In order to put a stop to such practices, the High Court of West Pakistan, in Zafrul Ahsan v. The Republic of Pakistan(P L D 1959 Lah. 879) declared that if an administrative order was justified on merits the…