| Case ID |
1e6166aa-29b7-46ba-a149-d6a9e7dc2362 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
LHR-158 of 1985 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 30, 1985 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 23, 1985 |
| Decision |
The appeal was accepted, and the decision of the learned Presiding Officer of Punjab Labour Court No.1, Lahore, dated 4-3-1985, was set aside. The grievance petition of the respondent was dismissed. The case revolved around the respondent's age and the validity of the documents submitted regarding his date of birth. It was found that the respondent had previously admitted his signatures on documents that indicated his date of birth, thus binding him to the information therein. The court noted that the respondent did not contest the validity of these entries, leading to the conclusion that his retirement age was correctly calculated based on the documents. The court also mentioned that the argument regarding the applicability of the Standing Orders Ordinance, 1968 was not necessary for this decision. |
| Summary |
This case involves an industrial dispute regarding the age of the respondent, Haji Muhammad Rafi, and his retirement from service. The Labour Appellate Tribunal of Punjab was tasked with reviewing the decision of the Punjab Labour Court, which concluded that the respondent would reach the age of 60 on 27th May 1987. The case was remanded for further examination, including medical assessments to determine age. However, the respondent accepted the documents that indicated his age, which led to the court's decision. The appeal was accepted, and the grievance petition was dismissed, highlighting the importance of documented evidence in age-related disputes and the implications of legal admissions. The ruling underscores the significance of accurate record-keeping in employment matters, particularly concerning retirement age, and the binding nature of signed documents. This case serves as a precedent in industrial relations and age verification disputes, reinforcing the need for clarity and consistency in employment records. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Sardar Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Lodhi
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| Lawyers |
Malik Muhammad Asghar,
Farooq Zaman
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| Petitioners |
Assistant Custodian of Enemy Property (Banks) State Bank of Pakistan, Lahore
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| Respondents |
Haji Muhammad Rafi
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 1995,
1986 PLC 274
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| Other Citations |
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| Laws Involved |
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| Sections |
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