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Case ID 1ace15ed-e6f5-4127-ae81-42ba8c3e3127
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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
Entities Involved Island Textile Mills Ltd.
Judges ALI NAWAZ BUDHANI, GHULAM AHMAD
Lawyers Fasahat Hussain Rizvi, Iqbal Abbasi
Petitioners Ghulam Ahmad
Respondents Island Textile Mills Ltd., Kotri
Citations 1985 SLD 1729, 1985 PLC 275
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968
Sections 12(3)