| Case ID |
202d6c48-bb6f-47a2-a82a-6868fe788c43 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Revision Application No. Hyd.-294 of 1988 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 02, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 02, 1989 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed as the grievance application was filed beyond the statutory limitation period. The applicant failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay, and his claim that he was unaware of the legal requirements was not accepted. The tribunal held that ignorance of law is not an excuse, and the application was rightly dismissed by the Labour Court as time-barred. |
| Summary |
In the case of Revision Application No. Hyd.-294 of 1988, the Labour Appellate Tribunal of Sindh addressed the issues surrounding the dismissal of a grievance application based on limitations set forth in the Industrial Relations Ordinance. The applicant, who was represented by Advocate Gohar Iqbal, contended that he was unaware of the legal procedures due to his illiteracy and hospitalization. However, the tribunal emphasized that the law requires aggrieved workers to file grievances within a specified period, and failure to do so without justifiable reasons leads to dismissal. The tribunal reiterated the principle that ignorance of law is no excuse and ruled against the applicant, affirming the Labour Court's decision. This case highlights the importance of adhering to legal timelines and the necessity for individuals to seek legal assistance when navigating complex legal systems. Key terms in this summary include 'grievance application', 'Industrial Relations Ordinance', and 'labour law compliance'. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
KOTRI TEXTILE MILLS LTD.
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| Judges |
AHMED ALI U. QURESHI,
HAMEEDULLAH
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| Lawyers |
Gohar Iqbal,
Iqbal Afridi
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| Petitioners |
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| Respondents |
Messrs KOTRI TEXTILE MILLS LTD., KOTRI
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 1777,
1989 PLC 552
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| Other Citations |
Forbes Campbell & Co. Ltd. v. Habibur Rehman 1982 S C M R 651
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance
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| Sections |
25-A
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