Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199

Summary The petitioners filed a constitutional petition seeking release of the service benefits of deceased government teacher Ghulam Hussain to his second wife and requesting compassionate employment under the in-service death quota. Since both widows claimed entitlement to the deceased's pensionary and other service benefits, the Court directed both parties to appear before the Secretary of Education to complete the required legal formalities. The Secretary was further directed to forward the matter to the Accountant General within two weeks for disbursement of benefits according to law. The petition was disposed of accordingly. Sections Used Article 199, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 Two 2-Word Descriptions Service Benefits Compassionate Appointment O R D E R The Petitioners have filed this Constitutional Petition under Article 199 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, seeking directions for the release of all service benefits of the deceased Ghulam Hussain, a Government Teacher (BPS-18) posted at Government Boys School Landhi, to Petitioner No.1 in her capacity as his second wife/widow. They also seek employment for her on a compassionate or “in-service death” quota basis to support her minor children, Rimsha Rubab and Mohammad Hassan. Learned counsel for the Petitioners stated…