| Case ID |
050254ee-d394-4ab5-979f-5281bfb69d44 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Miscellaneous Appeal No. 46 of 1995 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 29, 1997 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 29, 1997 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the Miscellaneous Appeals filed by Shaheen Airport Services against the Sindh Employees Social Security Institution. The court ruled that the employer was liable to pay the total amount of contribution including any increased amount due to delay. The court upheld that the recovery of the outstanding contributions was rightly ordered under Section 23 of the West Pakistan Employees Social Security Ordinance, 1965. The court found that there were no valid grounds to dispute the liability for the contribution payments during the periods in question, particularly since no stay orders were in effect. The decision reinforced the statutory obligations of employers under social security laws and the consequences of non-compliance with payment timelines. |
| Summary |
In the case of Shaheen Airport Services vs. Sindh Employees Social Security Institution, the Sindh High Court addressed the issue of employer contributions under the West Pakistan Employees' Social Security Ordinance, 1965. The case stemmed from appeals regarding non-payment of contributions, which had escalated due to delays. The court emphasized the statutory obligations of employers to pay contributions promptly, highlighting that failure to do so would result in increased liabilities. The court dismissed the appeals, affirming the decision of the Sindh Labour Court, which had maintained the Commissioner’s orders demanding the payment of outstanding contributions. The ruling underscored the importance of compliance with social security laws and the legal ramifications of neglecting such obligations. This case serves as a critical reference point for understanding employer responsibilities under social security legislation and the enforcement of payment compliance. It is essential for employers to be aware of their contributions to avoid statutory penalties and increased liabilities. The decision has implications for future cases involving social security contributions and employer compliance. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
SINDH EMPLOYEES SOCIAL SECURITY INSTITUTION,
SHAHEEN AIRPORT SERVICES
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| Judges |
HAMID ALI MINA, J
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| Lawyers |
S.M. Iqbal for Appellant,
Khalid Habibullah for Respondents
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| Petitioners |
SHAHEEN AIRPORT SERVICES, KARACHI AIRPORT
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| Respondents |
SINDH EMPLOYEES SOCIAL SECURITY INSTITUTION through Commissioner, Karachi
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| Citations |
1997 SLD 889,
1997 PLC 618
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| Other Citations |
R.C.D. Ball Bearing Limited v. Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution, Karachi PLD 1991 SC 308,
Shaheen Airport Services v. Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution 1994 SCMR 881,
Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution v. Amin Fabrics Limited 1983 PLC 182,
Rasheed Textile Mills Ltd., Karachi v. Commissioner Sindh Employees' Social Security and another 1980 PLC 800,
Pakistan Engineering Company Limited v. Punjab Employees' Social Security Institution, Lahore 1981 PLC 79
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Employees' Social Security Ordinance, 1965,
West Pakistan Employees' Social Security (Contribution) Rules, 1966
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| Sections |
23,
60,
6
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