Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 — Article 212

212. Administrative Courts and Tribunals..—(1) Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained the appropriate Legislature may by Act 1[provide for the establishment of] one or more Administrative Courts or Tribunals to exercise exclusive jurisdiction in respect of

(a)matters relating to the terms and conditions of persons 2[who are or have been] in the service of Pakistan, including disciplinary matters;

(b)matters relating to claims arising from tortious acts of Government, or any person in the service of Pakistan, or of any local or other authority empowered by law to levy any tax or cess and any servant of such authority acting in the discharge of his duties as such servant; or

(c)matters relating to the acquisition, administration and disposal of any property which is deemed to be enemy property under any law.

(2)Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained where any Administrative Court or Tribunal is established under clause (1), no other court shall grant an injunction, make any order or entertain any proceedings in respect of any matter to which the jurisdiction of such Administrative Court or Tribunal extends 3[and all proceedings in respect of any such matter which may be pending before such other court immediately before the establishment of the Administrative Court or Tribunal 4 [, other than an appeal pending before the Supreme Court,] shall abate on such establishment] : Provided that the provisions of this clause shall not apply to an Administrative Court or Tribunal established under an Act of a Provincial Assembly unless, at the request of that Assembly made in the form of a resolution, 5[Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)] by law6 extends the provisions to such a Court or Tribunal.

(3)An appeal to the Supreme Court from a judgment, decree, order or sentence of an Administrative Court or Tribunal shall lie only if the Supreme Court, being satisfied that the case involves a substantial question of law of public importance, grants leave to appeal. 212A. [Establishment of Military Courts or Tribunals.] Omitted by S.R.O. No. 1278 (1) 85, dated 30-12-85, read with proclamation of withdrawal of Martial Law dated 30-12-85 see Gaz. of P. 1985, Ext., Pt. 1, dated 30-12-85, pp. 431-432, which was previously added by P.O. No. 21 of 1979, Art. 2. 1 Subs. by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1974 (Act No. XXXIII of 1974), s. 12 and shall be deemed always to have been so substituted. 2 Ins. and shall be deemed always to have been so inserted ibid. 3 Ins. by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1974 (Act No. XXXIII of 1974) s. 12 and shall be deemed always to have been so inserted. 4 Ins. by the Constitution (Fifth Amendment) Act, 1976 (Act No. LXII of 1976), s. 15 and shall be deemed always to have been so inserted. 5 Subs. by the Revival of the Constitution of 1973 Order, 1985 (P.O. No.14 of 1985), Art.2 and Sch. 6 For such law see the Provincial Service Tribunals (Extension of Provisions of the Constitution) Act, 1974 (Act No. XXXII of 1974). 212B. [Establishment of Special Courts for trial of heinous offences.] Repealed by the Constitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act, 1991 (14 of1991), s. 1 (3), (w.e.f. 26th July, 1994), which was previously added by Act 14 of 1991 s. 2, (w.e.f. 27th July, 1991). PART VIII ELECTIONS CHAPTER 1.__ CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER AND ELECTION 1[COMMISSION]