| Case ID |
106e100a-e3b8-4aa2-a227-9274723115e3 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
KAR-430 of 1991 |
| Decision Date |
May 21, 1992 |
| Hearing Date |
May 18, 1992 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed on the grounds that the employee was found to be a habitual absentee without leave, having failed to provide sufficient evidence to support her claims of hospitalization and leave application. The Labour Court held that the grievance notice was time-barred and the misconduct was substantiated as per the provisions of S.O. 15(3)(e) of the Ordinance. The decision of the Labour Appellate Tribunal upheld the dismissal of the employee, confirming that the employer followed due process in the disciplinary proceedings. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the dismissal of an employee, who was accused of habitual absenteeism without leave. The employee, an Assistant Accountant, faced disciplinary action after being absent for more than ten consecutive days. The management conducted an inquiry, following which the employee was dismissed. The case highlights the importance of adherence to company policies regarding leave and attendance, and the procedural safeguards required for dismissals. The Labour Appellate Tribunal ultimately ruled that the dismissal was justified based on the evidence presented and the time-barred nature of the grievance notice. This case serves as a critical reference for employment law, particularly in the context of employee rights and employer responsibilities under the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
A.E.G. PAKISTAN (PVT.) LTD.
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| Judges |
AGHA ALI HYDER,
Mrs. ATIQA NAZEER
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Lateef Saghar,
Muhammad Humayun
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| Petitioners |
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| Respondents |
Messrs A.E.G. PAKISTAN (PVT.) LTD., KARACHI
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| Citations |
1993 SLD 1212,
1993 PLC 213
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968
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| Sections |
S.O. 15
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