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ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP):The Federal Constitutional Court has rejected a plea for an immediate stay order in a constitutional petition filed by employees of the Punjab Revenue Department seeking regularisation of their services.
The court directed the petitioners to engage legal counsel before further proceedings.
A two-member bench comprising Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi and Justice KK Agha heard the case on Monday. The petitioners appeared in person and submitted that they had challenged the acceptance of an appeal filed by the Punjab Revenue Department.
Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi, addressing the petitioners, remarked that they must appoint an appropriate lawyer, as the court could not hear the case without legal representation. The petitioners requested interim protection, arguing that without a stay order, their gate entry to the department could be blocked.
At this, Justice Rizvi cautioned the petitioner, stating, “Do not try to be over-smart; more than just gate entry can be stopped.
First, hire a lawyer; otherwise, we will dismiss the petition right now.”
The petitioner assured the court that he was willing to hire counsel but still sought interim relief. The bench, however, rejected the emotional plea, observing that no stay order could be granted in the absence of an advocate.
The court granted the petitioners time to engage counsel and adjourned further hearing.