The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought a reply from Punjab University vice chancellor (VC) within three weeks on a petition challenging re-appointment of 65 officials in the university.
The single bench comprising Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan passed the order on a petition filed by Muhammad Yousaf.
The petitioner’s counsel said that the VC was promoting nepotism and was running the affairs of the university in violation of Punjab government rules. He added that the VC had made 65 appointments that were in violation of Punjab government orders that bar the re-appointment of civil servants after retirement.
He further said that these orders were also against directions of the Supreme Court. He asked the court to declare the appointments illegal and restrain the officers from working. The court, after hearing the arguments, asked the respondents to submit a reply within three weeks.
LHC seeks reply in poor
hospital cleanliness case: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought a reply from the Punjab health secretary on a petition against poor hygiene and cleanliness standards in public hospitals.
The single bench comprising Justice Nasir Saeed heard the petition filed by Atif Moazzum.
The petitioner’s counsel said that the incident of a baby getting bitten by a rodent in Holy Family Hospital was an example of poor hygiene standards at public hospitals.
He asked the court to take strict note of the situation and to issue appropriate directions in this regard.
Reply sought in PU illegal appointments case
