We have heard the parties at some length and have also gone through the orders of the Punjab Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal, Lahore dated 22-12-2014 and 23-12-2014 passed in Service Appeal No.11 of 2012. In the order of 22-12-2014 it has been mentioned that Mr. Muhammad Sanaullah Devel Advocate has presented an application under Order I, R. 10, C.P.C. Praying that he be impleaded as a party. We note that Mr. Sanaullah Devel was a witness whose testimony has already been recorded in the inquiry. It may well be that he brought certain facts to the attention of the inquiry officer but this does not mean that he can become a party. His status remains that of an informant and witness only. We do not see how the disciplinary proceedings in this case, which are between employer and employee, can be turned into a contentious matter by an outsider. This is particularly so considering that the petitioner before us stands terminated from service. We are also cognizant that the petitioner's rights under Article 18 of the Constitution may be involved.
2. We have been informed that the next date of hearing before the Punjab Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal is 16-1-2015. We, therefore, hope that on 16-1-2015 the matter shall be heard and decided finally. The order of 22-12-2014 (ibid) to the extent of impleadment of Mr. Sanaullah Devel as party, being not warranted is set aside as it could not be defended by the learned Law Officer.
3. Let this petition now be listed for hearing on 20th January, 2015.