| Case ID |
1ace15ed-e6f5-4127-ae81-42ba8c3e3127 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
HYD-171 of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 12, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 12, 1984 |
| Decision |
The appeal was directed against the order of the Labour Court, which had dismissed the grievance application of Ghulam Ahmad. The court found that the termination of Ahmad's services was justified due to re-organization and the abolition of his post. The Labour Court had ruled that mentioning elaborate reasons in the termination order was not necessary as the statement 'services no longer required' sufficed. The appeal was ultimately dismissed, affirming the Labour Court's decision. |
| Summary |
In the case of Ghulam Ahmad vs. Island Textile Mills Ltd., the Labour Appellate Tribunal addressed the legality of the termination of Ahmad's employment as a Head Clerk following a re-organization of the company. The tribunal ruled that the termination was valid under the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968, specifically section 12(3). The court emphasized that a simple statement indicating that the 'services are no longer required' constituted an adequate reason for termination, thus negating the need for detailed explanations in the termination order. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the Labour Court's original judgment. This case highlights the importance of understanding employment laws and the rights of workers in the context of organizational restructuring, while also emphasizing the procedural standards for termination notices. Keywords such as 'employment law', 'termination of service', 'reorganization', and 'Labour Appellate Tribunal' are relevant for those researching labor rights and employer obligations. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Island Textile Mills Ltd.
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| Judges |
ALI NAWAZ BUDHANI,
GHULAM AHMAD
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| Lawyers |
Fasahat Hussain Rizvi,
Iqbal Abbasi
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| Petitioners |
Ghulam Ahmad
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| Respondents |
Island Textile Mills Ltd., Kotri
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 1729,
1985 PLC 275
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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 |
12(3)
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