LAHORE: The Lahore High Court suspending the decision to dismiss the Pro-Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Education, Lahore, Dr Alam Saeed has ordered his reinstatement with immediate effect.
The Punjab government on Thursday removed the University of Education (UE) acting Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Alam Saeed from his post allegedly for refusing to entertain a request by a senior PML-N leader for an admission to a student.
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Dr Saeed was appointed as Pro-VC in October 2023 for three years but he was holding the charge of the VC since November due to retirement of the regular head of the university. His sudden removal, however, raised eyebrows and sparked a controversy.
During the hearing today, the petitioner argued that Alam Saeed was appointed for a three-year term but was removed by the Punjab government without prior notice.
The petitioner further claimed that the removal was unconstitutional and against the law.
The court has now reversed the government’s decision, allowing Saeed to resume his duties as the Pro-Vice Chancellor.