Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199,8-A,3(2)

Law: Sindh Registration Rules, 1940

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Law: Sindh Civil Servants (Appointment, Promotion and Transfer) Rules, 1974

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF SINDH AT KARACHI Summary The petitioner, a Junior Clerk in the Board of Revenue, sought directions to undergo mandatory training for promotion as Sub-Registrar after passing the departmental examination conducted by the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC). The respondents argued that, under the applicable recruitment rules, only Senior Clerks with five years' service in the Sub-Registrar office are eligible for promotion and subsequent training. The Court held that passing the departmental examination alone does not confer eligibility for promotion. Since the petitioner was still a Junior Clerk and had not been promoted, he had no right to the mandatory training. Accordingly, the constitutional petition was dismissed. Sections Used Article 199 Rule 8 Rule 8-A Rule 3(2) Two 2-Word Descriptions Promotion Eligibility Training Requirement O R D E R  Through this petition, petitioner claims following relief(s):- “(a) Declare all the acts of Respondents regarding delay in sending the Petitioner on training as illegal and violative of Sindh Registration Rules, 1940. Direct the Respondents No.3 and 5 to allow the petitioner to go through the training program towards induction as Sub-Registrar under Rule 8 of Sindh Registration Rules, 1940. Restrain the Respondents from taking any adverse action against the Petitioner and conduct themselves strictly in accordance with law. Any other relief(s) which Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper.   Counsel for the petitioner contended that the petitioner is employed as Junior Clerk in Boar of Revenue, Government of Sindh and he has passed departmental examination conducted by the Sindh Public Service Commission, therefore, he is entitled for promotion to the next higher grade as Sub Registrar and mandatory training for that purpose. He has referred Notification dated 14th March, 2024 issued by the Inspector General of Registration, Sindh Hyderabad which per learned counsel entitled   the Petitioner for promotion as Sub Registrar and training. He prayed to allow the petition.   Learned Additional Advocate General, Sindh, contended that the petitioner is a Junior Clerk and,…