Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199

Summary The petition concerned the non-payment of the pensionary share of late Muhammad Bux Panhwar, a retired Naib Qasid, to his legal heir, Mst. Hakimzadi. The Court noted the failure of the Board of Revenue to comply with its earlier directions and criticized the respondents' lack of diligence. During the proceedings, the Deputy Commissioner, Hyderabad, submitted a compliance report showing that the required documents had been sought from the widow and the pension case had already been prepared and forwarded to the District Accounts Office for finalization. Observing that pension is a vested legal right that cannot be delayed due to administrative formalities, the Court directed the District Accounts Office to finalize the pension case within three weeks, after which the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) was to take the necessary steps. The petition was accordingly disposed of. Sections / Articles Used No specific constitutional article or statutory provision expressly cited in the order. 2 Two-Word Descriptions Pension Payment Compliance Direction O R D E R  It appears that the instant petition pertains to the service record of the petitioner with the Board of Revenue and his subsequent employment in the National Insurance Company, regarding the payment of his pensionary benefits/share. It is noted that the Senior Member, Board of Revenue, has not submitted a compliance report before this Court; instead, a letter has been issued to the Deputy Commissioner, Hyderabad, for necessary compliance. Such conduct reflects a lack of seriousness in the matter and amounts to apathy on the part of the respondents in complying with the directions of this Court. In these circumstances, the Deputy Commissioner, Hyderabad, was directed to remain in attendance along with the complete record and details of the dues payable to the petitioner. The Deputy Commissioner, Hyderabad, who is present in Court, submitted a compliance report on behalf of Respondent No.5 about the pensionary share of the husband of Mst. Hakimzadi, the widow of late Muhammad Bux Panhwar, a retired Naib Qasid. It was stated that, in compliance with the orders of this Court dated…