| Case ID |
10a0a34e-d6b8-4202-96c5-5b28a24b2739 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeals Nos. KS-375 to 401 and 414 to 418 of 1987 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 20, 1988 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 21, 1988 |
| Decision |
The Labour Appellate Tribunal accepted all appeals and set aside the impugned decision of the lower court, remanding the cases for re-evaluation after inviting evidence on disputed facts. The Tribunal found that the lower court had incorrectly assumed that all respondents were regular employees dismissed for misconduct, failing to consider the circumstances of each case individually. The Tribunal emphasized the necessity of adhering to proper procedures in grievance handling and the invalidity of charge-sheets issued by witnesses to alleged misconduct. The decision highlighted the importance of ensuring that legal processes are followed to uphold the rights of the employees involved. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the Labour Appellate Tribunal's decision regarding multiple grievance petitions filed by employees of Pattoki Sugar Mills. The Tribunal addressed significant legal principles concerning the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969, particularly sections 25-A and 36, which pertain to grievance adjudication procedures and the necessity of evidence in legal proceedings. Additionally, the Tribunal scrutinized the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968, focusing on the validity of charge-sheets issued during domestic inquiries. The Tribunal's ruling underscored the importance of fair trial rights for employees, ensuring that all grievances are addressed with due process. This case serves as a critical reference point for labor law and employee rights, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in workplace disciplinary actions. Legal practitioners and advocates in the field of labor law will find this case particularly relevant as it outlines procedural requirements and highlights the consequences of failing to adhere to established legal standards. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Pattoki Sugar Mills
|
| Judges |
Sardar Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Lodhi
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| Lawyers |
Saleem Baig
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| Petitioners |
Personnel Manager, Pattoki Sugar Mills, Kasur
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| Respondents |
33 others,
Soofi Muhammad Sadiq
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 1646,
1989 PLC 904
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| Other Citations |
P L D 1976 Lah. 1162,
P L D 1982 Kar. 250,
P L D 1973 S C 379
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969,
West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968
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| Sections |
25-A,
36,
S.O. 15(4)
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