It may be noted that the Board is delaying promotion despite a verdict from the Federal Service Tribunal (FST) in their favour later on endorsed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Departmental sources said the apex court, while hearing the departmental appeal against the decision of FST, has also reprimanded the departmental counsel for contesting a verdict already protected by the Supreme Court. The concerned officers said they have never been informed about setting up of any such DPC or convening of a meeting of the DPC therefore disposal of the matter by DPC is contrary to the principles of natural justice, equity and fair play.
They said the disposal of the matter by DPC is unlawful as the DPC has no mandate to dilate upon an issue which has precisely been subject of appeal before the learned FST, which decided it exclusively and protected by the Supreme Court. A letter addressed to Chairman FBR has pleaded for vacation of DPC and their promotion should immediately be notified in line with the judgment of FTS, endorsed by the apex court.