| Case ID |
1f619c65-dc2e-48d3-9c66-3e8fea91090e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
OSA-334 of 1988 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 08, 1988 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Labour Appellate Tribunal dismissed the revision against the order of the Punjab Labour Court No.1, Lahore, which had denied an interim stay on the actions of the new office-bearers of the Punjab Irrigation Employees Welfare Federation. The Tribunal found that the Labour Court's refusal was justified and that the agenda of the meeting indicated that the signatures of the office-bearers were not meant for resignations, but rather for evaluating whether to sever ties with the Federation. The appeal for a quick decision was also rejected, as it was deemed the discretion of the Labour Court to prioritize cases. |
| Summary |
This case involves a dispute regarding the validity of resignations of office-bearers within the Punjab Irrigation Employees Welfare Federation. The case highlights issues of authority, procedural fairness, and the legal recognition of signatures obtained under potentially fraudulent circumstances. The Labour Appellate Tribunal upheld the Labour Court's decision not to grant an interim stay, emphasizing the legitimacy of the meeting's agenda and the need for a thorough examination of the merits of the case. The ruling reinforces the importance of proper procedural conduct in organizational governance and the legal frameworks governing trade unions in Pakistan. Key terms: Trade Union Law, Resignation Procedures, Labour Disputes, Punjab Labour Court, Appellate Tribunal. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sardar Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Lodhi
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| Lawyers |
H.R. Haider
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| Petitioners |
Khushi Muhammad Khokhar
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| Respondents |
another,
Registrar, Trade Unions, Punjab
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 1558,
1989 PLC 757
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII or 1969)
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| Sections |
10,
38(3-a)
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