| Case ID |
1e3d1069-e08b-41a6-b1da-480bf924a879 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
MN-87 of 1984 |
| Decision Date |
May 21, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
May 09, 1984 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed on the grounds that the respondent, Muhammad Ramzan, was not merely an ad hoc appointee, as his position had become permanent after satisfactorily completing the required probationary period. The Labour Appellate Tribunal found that the termination was an abuse of process of law, given that the nature of the work was ongoing and not temporary. The Tribunal held that the proper procedure for termination as outlined in the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance must be followed for permanent employees, and since this was not adhered to, the order of termination was set aside. Consequently, the respondent was reinstated with back benefits. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the termination of Muhammad Ramzan, a blacksmith who was employed on an ad hoc basis for over three years. The Labour Appellate Tribunal ruled that his employment should be considered permanent as he had completed the required probation period. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of following proper legal procedures for termination as outlined in the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance. This case highlights the legal protections available to workers against wrongful termination, particularly in the context of employment classifications. Keywords: wrongful termination, employment law, industrial relations, legal procedures, reinstatement. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD ABDUL GHAFOOR KHAN LODHI
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Bilal
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| Petitioners |
DIRECTOR AGRICULTURE MECHANIZATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE, MULTAN
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| Respondents |
MUHAMMAD RAMZAN
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 2193,
1985 PLC 850
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance (VI of 1968)
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| Sections |
Os. 15 (4),
Os. 1 (b)
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