Service law refers to the legal rules and regulations that govern the terms and conditions of employment for individuals in various service sectors, such as government employees, armed forces personnel, police officers, and public servants.

In simpler terms, service law outlines the rights, duties, and responsibilities of employees working in the public sector or specific professions. It includes aspects such as recruitment, promotion, transfer, retirement, disciplinary actions, and other terms of service for individuals working in government or related organizations. The purpose of service law is to ensure fair treatment, accountability, and efficiency in the functioning of public services and to protect the interests of both employees and the government.

In Pakistan the relevant law is the Civil Servants Act 1973 and other such statutes from time to time. It applies to all civil servants of Pakistan. According to s.2(b) of the CSA, 1973, a Civil Servant for purposes of the Service law is a person who is a member of an All-Pakistan Service or of a civil service of the Federation including such posts which are connected with the Defence. It however does not include a person who is on deputation to the Federation from a Province, a person employed on contract or on work-charged basis etc. or a person who is defined as “Workman” or “Worker” under the Factories Act 1934 or Workmen Compensation Act, 1923.

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