Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199,4,9,10-A,14,24,25

Summary: Petitioner: Fareed Ahmed filed a constitutional petition under Article 199 seeking full pensionary benefits along with arrears of Rs.13,467,981/-. Relief Sought: Declaration that the PAC decision to deduct Rs.5.836 million from his pension is illegal and violates natural justice. Suspension of the PAC decision and related letters. Directions for release of pension, gratuity, leave encashment, GPF, and outstanding salaries without deductions. Petitioner’s Argument: Pensionary benefits cannot legally be withheld after retirement. Deduction under PAC directives violates Articles 4, 9, 10-A, 14, 24, and 25 of the Constitution. Respondents’ Argument: Respondent No.2 (likely a department/official) has no direct control over pension disbursement. Relief sought indirectly challenges PAC decisions, for which alternate remedies exist under service and financial laws. Government of Sindh implemented PAC directives; the petitioner’s retirement was notified despite earlier Supreme Court repatriation orders. Court Proceedings: Court asked petitioner’s counsel to clarify maintainability of the petition. Chief Secretary Sindh directed to assist regarding legal authority for retirement notification. Case adjourned to 12.03.2026. Sections / Articles Used: Article 199, Constitution of Pakistan – Jurisdiction of High Court for constitutional petitions. Articles 4, 9, 10-A, 14, 24, 25, Constitution of Pakistan – Fundamental rights invoked, including protection against arbitrary action, right to life, due process, and equality. PAC Proceedings – Refers to Public Accounts Committee directives; relevant under financial/service laws. Two 2-Word Descriptions of the Case: Pension Dispute PAC Challenge ORDER SHEET The petitioner, Fareed Ahmed, has filed the instant petition under Article 199 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, seeking declaration that he is entitled to full pensionary benefits along with arrears amounting to Rs.13,467,981/- as advised by the Finance Department, and that the decision of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for recovery of Rs.5.836 million from his pensionary dues on the basis of…