Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199

Law: Sindh Public Service Commission (Recruitment Management) Regulations, 2006

Section: 47

Summary: The petitioners applied for the post of Deputy Director Fisheries (BPS-18) through the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) and cleared the written examination. However, they were later rejected for allegedly lacking the requisite qualifications. The petitioners held Ph.Ds in Zoology or relevant master’s degrees, which included research in fisheries and fish culture. The Court found that the SPSC’s rejection and handling of appeals were arbitrary, discriminatory, and contrary to law, violating principles of due process. The Court allowed the petitions, set aside the rejection and appeal orders, and directed SPSC to conduct interviews. If the petitioners qualify, administrative measures shall be taken to accommodate them without affecting existing recommended candidates. Sections/Laws Used: Article 199, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 – Judicial review of administrative action. Sindh Public Service Commission (Recruitment Management) Regulations, 2023 (RMR), Regulation 47 – Appeals process for recruitment decisions. Government of Sindh Notification (30.11.1998) – Qualifications and conditions for Deputy Director Fisheries appointments. Two 2-word descriptions: Recruitment Dispute Eligibility Challenge       O R D E R Through this single order, both these petitions are being disposed of as common questions of law and facts are involved therein.   Per office note connected petition are fixed for urgent hearing. Through CMA No 1038 of 2026 Counsel for the petitioners pleads that the urgent applications be allowed and the petitions may be heard today as matter pertains to the grave urgency, as respondents are finalizing the recruitment process to which learned AAG raises his no objection and has demonstrated his readiness to argue the main petition. Learned counsel for the petitioners in both the petitions submits that vide advertisement dated 04.10.2022, respondent No.2/Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) invited applications for appointment to the post of Deputy Director Fisheries (BPS-18). The petitioners being eligible candidates, applied for the same. The petitioners appeared in the written part of…