The learned counsel for the petitioner contended that the transfer order has been passed under the influence of the politicians, who had no authority whatsoever under the Civil Servants Act, therefore, the competent Authority did not apply its independent mind. He further argued that the orders of transfer are the result of the mala fide action and colourable exercise by the respondent.
2. I have given my anxious consideration to the contentions of the learned counsel and perused the record. The proposition being canvassed in these petitions came up for consideration before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of Pakistan in the case of Zahid Akhtar v. Government of Punjab through Secretary, Local Government and Rural Development, Lahore and 2 others PLD 1995 SC 530 and it was observed by their Lordships that "It was the duty of the Secretary concerned to have pointed out to the minister concerned, the extent of his authority in matters of transfer/posting besides bringing to his notice that such frequent transfers of Government Servants could neither be justified as exigencies of service nor it could be described in the public interest.
3. In view of these circumstances, let a copy of this writ petition be sent to respondent No,2, who is directed to look into the matter personally and pass an appropriate order strictly in accordance with law, as the law laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in "Zahid Akhtar's case" as cited above.
He is further directed to submit report to the Deputy Registrar (Judicial) of this Court, preferably within 15 days after receipt of the order.
With these observations, this writ petition is disposed of.