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Service Matters Lawyer in Karachi
Dismissal, promotion, seniority and pension cases for civil servants and public sector staff.
In brief
Disputes about the terms of service of civil servants generally go to the Service Tribunal under Article 212 of the Constitution, not the High Court. Employees of other public bodies may have different routes, depending on whether their service rules are statutory.
Finding the right forum is the critical first step. We also check that the departmental appeal and its time limits have been followed, because missed steps can defeat a strong case.
Federal and provincial civil servants, public corporation employees, and retired government staff.
How we can assist
- Dismissal and disciplinary proceedings
- Promotion and seniority disputes
- Departmental appeals and representations
- Sindh and Federal Service Tribunal appeals
- Pension and retirement benefit claims
When clients come to us
- You have been dismissed after a defective inquiry
- Juniors have been promoted ahead of you
- Your pension or dues are being delayed
- You received a show-cause notice and need to reply
How the matter moves
We review your service record and the disputed order. A departmental representation or appeal is filed within the limit where required. If this fails or no decision comes within the waiting period, an appeal goes to the Service Tribunal, or to the High Court in cases where it has jurisdiction.
Papers to keep ready
- Appointment and promotion letters
- Show-cause notice and inquiry report
- The order being challenged
- Departmental appeal and service record
Questions clients ask
Which forum should I go to?
Civil servants usually go to the Service Tribunal. Employees of other bodies may go elsewhere, depending on their status and rules.
How long do I have to file?
Time limits for departmental appeals and tribunal appeals are short. Bring us your dates as soon as you can.
Should I answer the show-cause notice myself?
Have it reviewed first, as what you say in the reply can matter throughout the case.
Where we act
- High Court of Sindh
- Sindh Service Tribunal
- Federal Service Tribunal
- Higher appellate forums
Across Karachi
- Saddar
- Clifton
- DHA
- PECHS
- Bahadurabad
- Gulshan-e-Iqbal
- Gulistan-e-Jauhar
- North Nazimabad
- Nazimabad
- Federal B Area
- North Karachi
- Shah Faisal
- Malir
- Korangi
- Landhi
- Bahria Town
- Scheme 33
About fees
Every matter is different, so we give a fee after understanding the work involved. It is discussed before work begins, may be fixed or staged depending on the matter, and court costs or official charges are explained separately.
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