| Case ID |
09bbbd7c-c3e7-43f0-9ca1-46884aed55f9 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 12(44) of 1986 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 06, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 06, 1987 |
| Decision |
The appeal filed by Pakistan WAPDA Labour Union was dismissed. The union failed to present adequate proof of its membership, which was necessary for its application to be considered for registration as a collective bargaining agent. The court found that the union's failure to appear for verification resulted in the inability to establish that it had the requisite membership of one-third of the total workers, leading to the dismissal of their application. The decision was upheld as the union did not fulfill the burden of proof required under the law. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the Pakistan WAPDA Labour Union's appeal against the dismissal of their application for registration as a collective bargaining agent. The Industrial Relations Commission found that the union failed to prove its membership as required by the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969. The union had initially claimed a membership of over 60,000 but could not substantiate this claim during the verification process. The decision emphasizes the importance of compliance with legal requirements for collective bargaining agent registration, highlighting the union's responsibility to provide accurate membership information. The case illustrates the challenges faced by labor unions in asserting their rights within the framework of industrial relations law, making it a significant reference for future cases regarding labor rights and union representation. Keywords: labor rights, collective bargaining, industrial relations, legal compliance. |
| Court |
National Industrial Relations Commission
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
M.S.H. Quraishi,
Aziz Ahmad,
Aahraf Ali
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| Lawyers |
Tanvir Bashir Ansari,
Hafiz Muhammad Younus
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| Petitioners |
Pakistan WAPDA Labour Union (Regd.)
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| Respondents |
Mahmood-Akhtar,
N.I.R.C.
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 1294,
1987 PLC 656
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
32(2),
22(2)
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