| Case ID |
03b2da73-ad76-4b26-b977-3bcd9c5e6b5f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
LHR-765 of 1977 |
| Decision Date |
May 28, 1978 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 17, 1978 |
| Decision |
This appeal was against the decision of Punjab Labour Court, No. 1, Lahore, which directed the management to promote Muhammad Akram to the post of Yard Master from the date a junior was promoted, along with all back benefits. The court found that Muhammad Akram was senior to both Shahbaz Khan and Muhammad Amin Butt based on the seniority list provided. The court also held that the appellant's claims of ignoring Akram for promotion due to medical issues were unfounded, as medical evidence indicated he was fit for duty. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the Labour Court's decision to uphold Akram's promotion rights. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around an industrial dispute concerning the promotion rights of Muhammad Akram within the Punjab Road Transport Board. After being ignored for promotion to the position of Yard Master, Akram filed a grievance, which the Labour Court upheld, directing his promotion with back benefits. The case emphasized the importance of seniority and proper medical evaluation in promotion decisions, ultimately dismissing the appeal made by the Punjab Road Transport Board and affirming Akram's rights under the Industrial Relations Ordinance. This case highlights key elements of labor law, including promotion protocols and employee rights, making it significant for similar future disputes. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Muhammad Akram,
Punjab Road Transport Board
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| Judges |
M. Jamil Asghar
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| Lawyers |
Shafiq Ahmad Malik,
Muhammad Zaman Qureshi
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| Petitioners |
Punjab Road Transport Board
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| Respondents |
Muhammad Akram
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 1760,
1985 PLC 318
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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,
380
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