FCCP consolidates PTCL pensioners’ cases, adjourns hearing indefinitely

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP): The Federal Constitutional Court on Tuesday consolidated all cases relating to PTCL pensioners and adjourned further proceedings indefinitely.

A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and Justice Arshad Hussain Shah heard the matter.

During the hearing, former judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui appeared before the court on behalf of PTCL employees. He argued that the matter had previously been decided by a three-member bench of the Supreme Court, whereas the present case was being heard by a two-member bench of the Federal Constitutional Court.

Responding to the argument, Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan observed that there were several judicial precedents on the issue. He stated that the constitution of a larger bench was not necessary for hearing a matter arising from a Supreme Court judgment and that a two-member bench of the Federal Constitutional Court was competent to hear the case.

“Do not worry; this two-member bench is sufficient for the purpose,” the Chief Justice remarked.

Subsequently, the Federal Constitutional Court ordered the consolidation of all related cases involving PTCL employees and pensioners and adjourned the matter indefinitely.