Gilgit (PR): In a press release issued by the Public Relations Department of the Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) on Monday, it has been stated that a female court officer has received a show cause notice for submitting a fake maternity certificate.
According to the press release, the Supreme Appellate Court G-B had approved maternity leave for a female officer (court associate) of the Supreme Appellate Court, spanning from July 18, 2023, to October 15, 2023.
The female officer had presented a maternity certificate to comply with the court’s requirements, but upon verification from RHQ Hospital, Gilgit, it was revealed to be fraudulent.
As per the show cause notice, the female officer has been given a 7-day deadline to provide an explanation; otherwise, action will be initiated against her in accordance with the Supreme Appellate Court, Gilgit-Baltistan Establishment Service Rules of 2022.