| Case ID |
0bf3e346-caac-4c7e-8563-adcb0c9aa9d6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
LHR-535 of 1988 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 16, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal challenges the decision made on 24-9-1988 by Punjab Labour Court No. 3, Lahore, which accepted the grievance petition from the respondent, Muhammad Inam Elahi, for recovery of wages starting from 26-5-1986 and for discontinuance of the order 'waiting for orders'. The respondent's claim was that he performed his duties as a Fireman but was kept waiting for orders due to a promotion conflict. The court found that such an order is meant for a short duration and cannot be prolonged arbitrarily, thus dismissing the appeal and upholding the lower court's decision. |
| Summary |
In the case LHR-535 of 1988, the Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab, addressed the grievance of Muhammad Inam Elahi, a Fireman who claimed wrongful withholding of wages from May 26, 1986, due to an 'order waiting for orders'. The Tribunal emphasized that such orders should only be temporary and not extended indefinitely. The case highlights significant issues in labor law regarding the rights of employees and the obligations of employers under the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969. This decision reinforces the principle that employees should not be kept waiting for prolonged periods without justification, ensuring that labor rights are protected. Keywords: labor law, employee rights, Industrial Relations Ordinance, wage recovery, tribunal decision. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Sardar Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Lodhi
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Nawaz,
Muhammad Azam
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| Petitioners |
2 others,
Divisional Superintendent, Pakistan Railways, Workshop Division, Lahore
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| Respondents |
Muhammad Inam Elahi
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 1472,
1989 PLC 654
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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
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