| Case ID |
15744a0b-757b-4583-a1ff-52beeeee2ebe |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 1981-L of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 18, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 18, 2002 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Federal Service Tribunal, which dismissed the appeal as time-barred. The petitioner, Muhammad Siddique, had failed to provide a valid explanation for the six-year delay in sending the grievance notice and filing the appeal. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory timelines in service matters, leading to the refusal of the leave to appeal. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the dismissal of a service appeal filed by Muhammad Siddique against the Federal Service Tribunal's decision. The petitioner was removed from service for absenteeism and subsequently filed a grievance notice and appeal after a significant delay. The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that the appeal was time-barred under the Service Tribunals Act, emphasizing the necessity for timely actions in legal proceedings. This decision reinforces the principles of procedural fairness and adherence to statutory timelines in employment disputes, highlighting the challenges faced by employees in navigating the legal framework of industrial relations. The case is significant for understanding the legal landscape surrounding service removals and the appeals process in Pakistan. Key terms include 'industrial relations', 'service tribunal', 'grievance notice', and 'employment law'. These terms are trending in discussions about labor rights and legal obligations in Pakistan's judicial system. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Railways
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| Judges |
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR,
FAQIR MUHAMMAD KHOKHAR
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| Lawyers |
Rana Maqbool Ahmed Khan
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SIDDIQUE
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| Respondents |
GENERAL MANAGER, PAKISTAN RAILWAYS
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 1378,
2002 SCMR 1278
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969,
Service Tribunals Act, 1973,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
25-A,
2-A,
185(3)
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