| Case ID |
0bfdecfa-bee0-4972-8b56-4e77fab8065f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
SG-544 of 1984 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 17, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 11, 1984 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed as the appellant failed to establish his employment with the respondent. The Labour Court's dismissal of the grievance petition was upheld due to the absence of the appellant's name in the attendance register and the schedule provided to the Social Security Institution. The appellant's claims were not supported by the evidence presented, including Social Security Cards, which did not substantiate his employment status. Thus, the appeal was rightly non-suited. |
| Summary |
In the case of SG-544 of 1984, the Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab dealt with a grievance petition regarding wrongful termination under the Industrial Relations Ordinance. The appellant, Muhammad Ashraf, claimed he was an employee of Sargodha Textile Mills and was verbally terminated. However, evidence presented, including attendance registers and documents submitted to the Social Security Institution, did not include the appellant's name, leading to the conclusion that he failed to prove his employment status. The Tribunal upheld the Labour Court's decision to dismiss the grievance, stating that the appellant's oral testimony was insufficient against documented evidence. This case highlights the importance of maintaining accurate employment records and the evidentiary burden on employees claiming wrongful termination. The decision emphasizes the necessity for petitioners to substantiate their claims with credible documentation to succeed in grievance petitions. It serves as a cautionary tale for employees regarding the significance of having verifiable proof of their employment, especially in disputes concerning termination. The appeal was dismissed in limine, reinforcing the Labour Court's judgment. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sardar Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Lodhi
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Ashraf
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Ashraf
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| Respondents |
Sargodha Textile Mills
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 2002,
1985 PLC 608
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance
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| Sections |
25-A,
38(3)
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