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Administrative & Public Service Matters

Dedicated legal representation for government employees and civil servants before Federal and Provincial Service Tribunals and High Courts.

Common Issues We Help With:

▸ Seniority & promotion disputes▸ Inquiry & disciplinary proceedings under applicable service rules▸ Suspension, dismissal, removal and compulsory retirement matters▸ Pension, gratuity and other retirement benefit disputes▸ Unlawful transfer & posting orders▸ Recruitment test, appointment and interview irregularities▸ Wrongful termination and service removal disputes▸ Regularisation and confirmation of service matters▸ Pay fixation, salary and allowance disputes▸ Withholding of increments and other service benefits▸ Adverse annual performance reports and confidential reports▸ Departmental appeals and representations▸ Disputes relating to promotions, selection and eligibility criteria▸ Implementation and enforcement of service-related orders and judgments▸ Matters involving government departments, autonomous bodies and public-sector organisations

Core Legal Questions & Court Remedies

Yes. We review the circumstances and the procedure followed by your department. If the action was unfair, arbitrary or not taken according to the proper procedure, we help you pursue the appropriate remedy.

We carefully examine the inquiry proceedings to see whether you were given a proper opportunity to defend yourself and whether the correct procedure was followed. If there are serious irregularities, we help you challenge the penalty before the appropriate forum.

Depending on the facts of your case, the decision may be challenged. We review the inquiry proceedings; the evidence and the procedure followed and help you pursue the appropriate appeal or legal remedy for reinstatement or other available relief.

We examine your service record and the circumstances in which you were overlooked for promotion. If your promotion case was not considered fairly or you were wrongly superseded, we help you pursue the appropriate remedy.

We review your service record and the seniority list to determine whether your seniority has been calculated correctly. If you have been wrongly placed below a junior employee, we help you take the appropriate steps to challenge it.

Yes. We examine the reason for withholding or delaying your retirement benefits. If your pension, gratuity or other benefits have been wrongly withheld, we help you pursue the appropriate remedy for their release.

A transfer cannot always be challenged simply because it is inconvenient. However, we examine the circumstances of your case to determine whether the order was unfair, arbitrary or otherwise open to challenge and advise you on the appropriate remedy.

We review your appointment and service record to determine whether you have been wrongly denied a benefit. If you have a valid claim, we help you pursue the appropriate remedy to protect and enforce your rights.

Yes. We examine the recruitment and selection process to determine whether there were serious irregularities, unfair treatment or procedural issues. If there are valid grounds to challenge the process, we advise and assist you in pursuing the appropriate remedy.

We Also Assist With:

✓Stay orders against premature or punitive transfers
✓Gratuity, pension, and GP fund recovery proceedings
✓Regularization petitions for contract and ad-hoc public sector employees
✓Defence during formal departmental inquiry proceedings
✓Appeals before the Supreme Court of Pakistan against Service Tribunal judgments

How We Represent Your Case

Step 01

Initial Consultation

Meet our lawyers in person or via video call to discuss your matter, factual background, and legal objectives in strict confidence.

Step 02

Legal Strategy & Research

We examine the relevant statutes, case law precedents, and documentation to formulate an assertive, tailored legal action plan.

Step 03

Drafting & Court Filing

Our advocates prepare thorough pleadings, petitions, appeals, or regulatory applications and file before the competent court or authority.

Step 04

Court Advocacy & Follow-Through

We represent you actively during hearings, inspections, or proceedings, pursuing lawful relief, stay orders, or successful decrees.

Required Documentation Checklist

Having these documents ready expedites our legal review and drafting process.

☐Appointment letter and service book excerpts
☐Impugned departmental order, seniority list, or inquiry report
☐Departmental appeal and proof of dispatch/receipt
☐Service rules applicable to the specific department

Frequently Asked Legal Questions

The cost depends on the nature and complexity of the case, the documents involved and the forum where the matter needs to be pursued. After reviewing your case, we can discuss the likely legal fee and expenses involved.

The duration of a service matter depends on its nature, the forum involved and the progress of the proceedings. Some matters may be resolved at the departmental level, while others may take longer if formal legal proceedings are required.

You should bring all documents relevant to your case, such as your appointment letter, service record, seniority list, inquiry notices, show-cause notices, orders, correspondence and any other documents received from your department.

Not always. Depending on your circumstances, an initial consultation may also be arranged remotely. However, you may need to provide complete documents and information so that your case can be properly reviewed.

Yes. Being a serving government employee does not prevent you from seeking a legal remedy where your service rights have been affected. The appropriate course of action will depend on the nature and circumstances of your case.

In many cases, a departmental remedy may need to be pursued before approaching the relevant legal forum. We review your case and guide you on the correct procedure to avoid unnecessary delays or procedural problems.

No responsible lawyer can guarantee the outcome of a legal case. However, we carefully assess your matter, explain its legal position and pursue your case with proper preparation and representation.
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