| Case ID |
0507f7e4-af66-427a-b115-1d5ad8a1fbf4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeals Nos. KAR-93 and 94 of 1996 |
| Decision Date |
May 09, 1996 |
| Hearing Date |
May 09, 1996 |
| Decision |
The appeals by the Steel Mills were directed against the order of the Fourth Sindh Labour Court, Karachi allowing the grievance petition of respondent worker Arshad Ahmed and reinstating him in service with full back benefits. The decision reaffirmed that the respondent, who had worked as a mason since 1988 on a daily wage basis, was wrongfully terminated despite the nature of the work being permanent. The court emphasized that the termination violated S.O. 12 of the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968 as no notice or explicit reasons were provided. The appeals were dismissed, confirming the Labour Court's order for reinstatement. |
| Summary |
In the case of Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation vs. Arshad Ahmed, the Labour Appellate Tribunal of Sindh addressed the wrongful termination of employees engaged in permanent work under the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968. The court ruled that the termination of Arshad Ahmed, employed as a mason since 1988, was unjustified as he had completed his probationary period and his work was of a permanent nature. The tribunal highlighted the importance of adhering to legal requirements regarding termination, including the necessity for notice and justification. This case underscores the protections afforded to workers under industrial laws and emphasizes the legal obligations of employers in maintaining fair employment practices. Keywords like 'wrongful termination', 'industrial employment law', 'reinstatement', and 'workers' rights' are crucial in understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation
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| Judges |
MUSHTAQ ALI KAZI
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| Lawyers |
Mumtaz A. Shaikh,
M. Latif Saghar
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| Petitioners |
PAKISTAN STEEL MILLS CORPORATION through GENERAL Manager (A&P), Karachi
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| Respondents |
ARSHAD AHMED
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| Citations |
1997 SLD 771 = 1997 PLC 388
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968
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| Sections |
S.O. 12
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