| Case ID |
0bdc7270-ce7e-4fd2-bbd3-a264fcb7c224 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 355 of 1988 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 06, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 06, 1989 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed as the appellant failed to prove that the grievance notice was sent within the required time frame. The Labour Court's decision was upheld due to the lack of evidence showing that the grievance notice was timely and the failure to implead other affected employees, which is necessary to ensure that decisions do not adversely affect parties not present in the proceedings. Therefore, the decision of the Sindh Labour Court No. 4 was justified, as it was found that the grievance notice was served too late, and the appellant's claims regarding seniority and pay scale were not substantiated. |
| Summary |
In the case of Appeal No. 355 of 1988, the Labour Appellate Tribunal of Sindh addressed the grievances of an employee from Pakistan Steel Mills regarding alleged anomalies in promotion and pay scale. The appellant contended that he was wrongfully omitted from a promotion list due to a departmental transfer and sought redress through a grievance petition. However, the Tribunal found that the grievance notice was not issued within the statutory time limits set forth in the Industrial Relations Act, specifically Section 25-A. The appellant's reliance on an alleged application for the removal of anomalies was deemed insufficient, as no evidence was provided to substantiate this claim. Furthermore, the Tribunal emphasized the necessity of impleading other workers whose rights could be affected by the decision, which the appellant failed to do. The ruling highlighted the importance of adhering to procedural requirements in labor disputes, reinforcing the principles of natural justice and the need for timely actions in grievance proceedings. The case underscores the critical balance between workers' rights and procedural compliance in labor law. Keywords: labor law, grievance petition, industrial relations, employment rights, legal procedure, workers' rights, Pakistan Steel. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Steel Mills
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| Judges |
AHMAD ALI U. QURAISHI,
S.M. IMAMUL ISLAM
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Rashid Ahmed,
S.M. Yaqoob
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| Petitioners |
Unnamed Appellant
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| Respondents |
Messrs PAKISTAN STEEL, KARACHI
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| Citations |
1995 SLD 1170 = 1995 PLC 326
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| Other Citations |
1980 PLC 453
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Act,
Limitation Act,
Industrial Relations Ordinance
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| Sections |
25-A,
5,
65-B
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