| Case ID |
009a9997-fd56-466a-8262-7ea5b9263a25 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
SG-627 to 629 of 1981 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 30, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 22, 1983 |
| Decision |
The appeals were accepted, and the order of the Labour Court dismissing the grievance petitions was set aside. The Management was directed to reconsider the case of the appellants and pass proper orders giving reasons. The court found that the arguments presented regarding the appellants' prior punishments were without basis as no evidence was provided to substantiate such claims. Therefore, the court ruled that the appellants could not be deprived of their promotional opportunities without justifiable reasons. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Younus and others vs. Punjab Road Transport Board, the Labour Appellate Tribunal of Punjab addressed serious concerns regarding the promotion process under the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969. The pivotal issue revolved around the denial of promotion to senior workmen without adequate justification. The appellants challenged the promotions of two junior employees, arguing seniority and lack of documented reasons for their exclusion. The Tribunal found that the lower court had dismissed their grievances improperly and emphasized the importance of transparent and justified promotional practices in the workplace. This case underscores the necessity for employers to provide clear reasoning when promoting or demoting employees, particularly in public sector organizations, to ensure fairness and compliance with labor laws. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Punjab Road Transport Board
|
| Judges |
Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Lodhi
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Akbar Cheema,
Muhammad Aslam
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| Petitioners |
Another,
Lahore,
Muhammad Younus
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| Respondents |
Punjab Road Transport Board
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 1946
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
25-A,
37
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