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Case ID 0bfdecfa-bee0-4972-8b56-4e77fab8065f
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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
Entities Involved Not available
Judges Sardar Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Lodhi
Lawyers Muhammad Ashraf
Petitioners Muhammad Ashraf
Respondents Sargodha Textile Mills
Citations 1985 SLD 2002, 1985 PLC 608
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Industrial Relations Ordinance
Sections 25-A, 38(3)