Civil SErvice Lawyers how to file an appeal before the Sindh Service Tribunal at Karachi:

Step 1: Determine the Jurisdiction

1. Ensure that the Sindh Service Tribunal has jurisdiction over the matter.
2. Verify that the appeal is against a decision of a government department, autonomous body, or local government in Sindh.

Step 2: Prepare the Appeal

1. Draft the appeal: Clearly state the grounds of appeal, the decision being challenged, and the relief sought.
2. Attach supporting documents: Include relevant documents, such as the impugned decision, service record, and other evidence.
3. Specify the statutory provisions: Mention the specific laws, rules, or regulations that have been violated.

Step 3: File the Appeal

1. Submit the appeal: File the appeal in person or through a registered lawyer at the Sindh Service Tribunal’s office.

Step 4: Serve the Respondent

1. Serve a copy of the appeal: Send a copy of the appeal to the respondent (the government department, autonomous body, or local government) through a process server or registered post.

Step 5: Appear Before the Tribunal

1. Attend the hearing: Appear before the Sindh Service Tribunal on the scheduled date and time.
2. Argue the case: Present your case, and respond to any questions or objections raised by the respondent.

Required Documents

1. Appeal petition: A detailed petition stating the grounds of appeal.
2. Impugned decision: A copy of the decision being challenged.
3. Service record: A copy of the appellant’s service record.
4. Supporting documents: Relevant documents, such as medical certificates, witness statements, or other evidence.
5. Power of attorney: If the appellant is represented by a lawyer, a power of attorney is required.

Time Limit

1. 30 days: The appeal must be filed within 30 days of the impugned decision or within 120 days of submitting departmental appeal, if departmental appeal has not been decided by the competent authority.
2. Extension of time: The tribunal may grant an extension of time for filing the appeal, but this is discretionary.

1. civil servant” means a person who is a member of a civil
   service of the Province or holds a civil post in connection
   with the affairs of the Province, but does not include –
   (i) a person who is on deputation to the Province from the
   Federation or any other Province or authority; or
   (ii) a person who is employed on contract, or on workcharged basis, or who is paid from contingencies; or
   (iii) a person who is “worker” or “workman” as defined in
   the Factories Act, 1934 (XXV of 1934), or the
   Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (VIII of 1923);
   *[(bb) “deputation” means the posting of a person in accordance
   with sub-section (1) of section 10-A;]
   (c) “Government” means the Government of Sindh;
   (d) “initial appointment” means appointment made otherwise
   than by promotion or transfer *[or absorption];
   (e) “pay” means the amount drawn monthly by a civil servant as
   pay, and includes technical pay, special pay, personal pay
   and any other emoluments declared by the prescribed
   authority to be pay;
   (f) “permanent post” means a post sanctioned without limit of
   time;
   (g) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules;
   (h) “rules” means rules made or deemed to have been made
   under this Act;
   (i) “selection authority” means the Sindh Public Service
   Commission, a departmental selection board, departmental
   selection committee or other authority or body on the
   recommendation of, or in consultation with which any
   appointment or promotion, as may be prescribed, is made;
   (j) “temporary post” means a post other than permanent post.
   (2) For the purpose of this Act, an appointment, whether by
   promotion or otherwise, shall be deemed to have been made on regular basis if it is made in the prescribed manner.
   

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