' SALEEM AKHTAR, J.---The petitioner seeks leave to appeal against the judgment of the Service Tribunal before which' he had called in question the order of his reversion from the post of S.I.P. To that of A.S.I. This reversion order was passed in departmental proceedings initiated against the petitioner to whom show-cause notice had been issued and allegations of general complaints of corruption and inefficiency were made against him. After he had submitted his reply and fully heard, by order, dated 18-4-1990, the S.P. Thatta passed order of his reversion. The appeal filed against this order to D.I.G.P. Was rejected on 26-11-1990. Thereafter the petitioner approached I.G.P.
Who by his letter, dated 5-3-1991 informed the petitioner that as provided by Rule 13(b) of Sindh Police (E&D) Rules, 1983 only one appeal can be filed from the original order and the order of the Appellate Authority was final. The petitioner then filed appeal before the Service Tribunal on 26-3- 1991. The petition was held to be time-barred and was dismissed.
2. As according to Rules only one appeal is provided the petitioner should have filed appeal before the Tribunal after the order, dated 5-3-1991, had been passed. The time spent in filing appeal or representation before Inspector-General of Police cannot be taken into consideration in computing the period of limitation. We, therefore, refuse to grant leave. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.