| Case ID |
00458d46-f5ca-4910-b67e-f58d96b5e95f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Revision No. RI-190 of 1987/Pb. |
| Decision Date |
Jun 22, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The revision fails and is dismissed. The case revolves around the jurisdiction of the Authority under the Payment of Wages Act in relation to the adjustment of relief towards benefits allowed under a settlement. The Labour Court upheld the Authority's decision, stating that the adjustment of relief is a matter for a competent authority and not within the jurisdiction of the Payment of Wages Authority. The petitioners argued that the Authority had jurisdiction, but the Courts below correctly found otherwise. The specified authority had regulated wages based on the settlement of 1985, which led to the conclusion that the Authority could not entertain the petitions regarding wage deductions. Therefore, the final decision was to dismiss the revision. |
| Summary |
This case involves a dispute regarding the jurisdiction of the Authority under the Payment of Wages Act concerning the adjustment of relief in wages due to the rising cost of living. The petitioners, represented by Karim Bakhsh and others, contended that the adjustment made by the management was improper and constituted a deduction of wages. However, the Labour Court upheld the Authority's decision that it lacked jurisdiction to decide on the matter. The ruling emphasized that issues regarding the adjustment of benefits under a settlement must be addressed by a competent authority. The case highlights the importance of understanding the jurisdictional boundaries of different authorities in labor disputes, particularly under the Industrial Relations Ordinance and related laws. It serves as a precedent for future cases regarding wage adjustments and the scope of authority under the Payment of Wages Act. Keywords relevant to this case include 'wage adjustment', 'labor law', 'jurisdiction of labor courts', 'cost of living relief', and 'settlement agreements', which are trending in the legal field and essential for understanding labor relations and rights. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sardar Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Lodhi
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Muhammad Ikram for Petitioners,
Bala A. Khawaja for Respondents
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| Petitioners |
Karim Bakhsh,
and 4 others
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| Respondents |
and 2 others,
Assistant General Manager (R), Attock
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 1457,
1989 PLC 639
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969,
Payment of Wages Act, 1936,
Employees' Cost of Living (Relief) Act, 1973
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| Sections |
38(3),
15,
17,
6
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