| Case ID |
20f61016-5cfe-464d-bc39-0abcea0e5b8d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No.LHR.594 of 1993 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 07, 2000 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Labour Appellate Tribunal upheld the decision of the Labour Court No.3, Lahore, which had accepted Riasat Ali's grievance petition filed under section 25 A of the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969. Riasat Ali, employed as a Naib Qasid, was dismissed without notice and without the opportunity to defend himself against allegations regarding his age. The Tribunal found that even if the employer was not classified as an industry, low-paid employees like Naib Qasid are entitled to the protections of labor laws. The Tribunal dismissed the appeal from the respondent, thereby reinstating Riasat Ali with back benefits, while allowing for a proper inquiry to be conducted if deemed necessary. |
| Summary |
In this landmark case, Riasat Ali, a Naib Qasid, challenged his dismissal from service on the grounds of an alleged misstatement of age. The Labour Court found his dismissal to be unjust, as he was not given a show cause notice or an opportunity to defend himself. The case highlights the importance of due process in employment law, particularly for lower-paid workers. The Labour Appellate Tribunal further reinforced the notion that all employees, regardless of their designation, have the right to invoke labor laws for fair treatment. The decision emphasizes that labor laws should protect even those in lower ranks from arbitrary actions by employers, thus ensuring justice in the workplace. Key keywords for this case include 'employment law', 'dismissal', 'reinstatement', 'labor rights', and 'due process', which are trending and relevant in current legal discussions. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Institute of Archaeology Training and Research,
Sheikh Zaid Hospital
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| Judges |
MIAN GHULAM AHMAD, CHAIRMAN
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Riasat Ali
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| Respondents |
THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY TRAINING AND RESEARCH, OLD FORT, LAHORE
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| Citations |
2001 SLD 1521,
2001 PLC 32
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance,
West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance
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| Sections |
25 A,
VI of 1968, S.O.15(3) & (4)
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