Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 25,27,37

  Summary: The petitioner, Abdul Khalique Panhyar, filed a constitutional petition seeking approval for House Hiring facility and withdrawal of Personal GP Fund advance under Articles 25, 27, and 37 of the Constitution, claiming discriminatory denial compared to similarly placed officers. The respondents opposed, arguing that the petitioner had applied for voluntary retirement, which was accepted, and thus his entitlement to service benefits ceased. The Court noted that the petitioner’s retirement status was not yet finalized and directed the Competent Authority to reconsider his claims in accordance with the rules, ensuring a fair hearing and addressing allegations of discrimination. The petition was disposed of without deciding the merits of the claims. Sections Used: Articles 25, 27 – Equality before law and non-discrimination Article 37 – Promotion of social justice and service rules Two 2-Word Descriptions: Service Entitlement Retirement Dispute       O R D E R Petitioner Abdul Khalique Panhyar has prayed as under-   To direct the Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 to allow me to withdraw my personal GP Fund advance of Rs. 184,849 and House Hiring from 01.07.2025 to 31.3.2026, Rs. 323,082 from the available Budget in the Hiring Head of Rs. 335, 843. In the Light of Articles 25, 27, and 37 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973.   To direct the Respondent No.1 to direct the respondents No.2 and 3 to follow the Government rules in letter and spirit and avoid the misuse of the authority which comes under the NAB Ordinance 1999 in the light of 25, 27, and 37 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973.   Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that the Petitioner had moved applications dated 20.05.2025 and 21.05.2025, seeking a House Hiring facility for the period from 01.07.2025 to 31.03.2026 from the available budget under the head of rent for residential building. However, despite the availability of sufficient funds, the said request was declined by the Director, BOI Karachi, and Director General (Admin), Islamabad, without assigning any lawful justification,…