| Case ID |
142c2914-38b6-4bb5-9955-2e0fabed3d90 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
D-3005 of 1993 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 11, 2007 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 01, 2006 |
| Decision |
The court dismissed the petition filed by Thatta Cement Employee Union and others, affirming the decision of the Sindh Labour Appellate Tribunal. The court held that the increases in wages provided through the settlement were adjustable against the allowances granted under the Employees' Cost of Living (Relief) Act. The court found that the increases were not linked to normal increments or promotions but were intended as relief due to the rise in the cost of living. The decision was based on established legal precedents, including the Supreme Court's interpretation of similar cases, emphasizing that context and intent are crucial in determining the adjustability of wage increases. |
| Summary |
In the case of Thatta Cement Employee Union vs. Sindh Labour Appellate Tribunal, the Sindh High Court addressed the issue of wage adjustments under the Employees' Cost of Living (Relief) Act. The petitioners, representing the employees of Thatta Cement Company, contested an order from the Sindh Labour Appellate Tribunal regarding whether wage increases granted through a settlement were subject to adjustments against statutory increases provided by law. The court examined the nature of the settlements and the legislative intent behind the Employees' Cost of Living (Relief) Act. Ultimately, the court held that the wage increases were indeed adjustable, aligning with previous judicial decisions. This case highlights the importance of understanding the applicability of wage adjustments in light of legislative frameworks designed to protect employee rights amidst economic changes, particularly in the context of rising living costs. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
,
Thatta Cement Company Limited
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| Judges |
SABIHUDDIN AHMED, C.J.,
ALI SAIN DINO METLO, J
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| Lawyers |
Ghulam Rasool Chandio,
Choudhry Rasheed Ahmed
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| Petitioners |
,
THATTA CEMENT EMPLOYEE UNION
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| Respondents |
,
SINDH LABOUR APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, KARACHI
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| Citations |
2011 SLD 2005,
2011 PLC 656
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| Other Citations |
R.B. Industries Limited v. Employees Welfare Union PLD 1983 SC 15,
1976 PLC 43
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| Laws Involved |
Employees' Cost of Living (Relief) Act,
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
3,
8,
199
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