Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199

Summary The petitioners challenged the SPSC's decision rejecting their candidature for the post of Deputy Director Fisheries after they had already qualified the written examination. SPSC claimed the petitioners lacked the required qualifications, while the petitioners argued that their Ph.D. in Zoology (with specialization in fisheries-related subjects) satisfied the eligibility criteria. The Court held that Zoology was a relevant qualification for the post, found the rejection orders arbitrary and unlawful, set them aside, and directed SPSC to conduct the petitioners' interviews. If they qualify, they are to be considered for appointment without affecting already selected candidates. Sections / Articles Used 199, 47 Laws Used Article 199 – Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 Regulation 47 – Sindh Public Service Commission (Recruitment Management) Regulations, 2023 Sindh Public Service Commission (Recruitment Management) Regulations, 2023 Two 2-Word Descriptions Recruitment Eligibility Qualification Dispute       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 the examination and they were declared successful in the written part. The result whereof was issued through a notification dated 9th July, 2024. The respondent No.2 issued an interview…