| Case ID |
23843b9f-092b-4701-95bb-190b8b34f7ae |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
KAR-59 of 1995 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 13, 1995 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Labour Appellate Tribunal reviewed the case concerning the dismissal of a permanent workman due to illness. The appellant was wrongly informed of his dismissal as the communication was sent to an incorrect address. The Tribunal clarified that the time limit for filing a grievance petition starts from the date the dismissal order is communicated, not from the date it was issued. The grievance notice was sent within the appropriate time frame, and thus the grievance petition was deemed timely. The Labour Court's order was set aside, and the case was remanded for further proceedings based on evidence. |
| Summary |
In the case concerning the dismissal of a permanent employee, the Labour Appellate Tribunal of Sindh ruled on the application of the Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969). The case highlighted the importance of proper communication regarding dismissal orders and the implications of incorrect address details. The Tribunal determined that time limits for grievances should be calculated from the date of communication of the dismissal, reinforcing employees' rights to fair treatment. The decision emphasizes the need for legal compliance in employee dismissal procedures, ensuring that workers are not unjustly deprived of their rights through administrative errors. This case serves as a significant precedent for future employment disputes, particularly in terms of grievance procedure adherence and the responsibilities of employers in communication. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Mushtak Ali Kazi,
Sarwar Shah
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Sarwar Shah
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| Respondents |
Messrs B.P. Industries (PVT.) Ltd., Karachi
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| Citations |
1996 SLD 403,
1996 PLC 261
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969)
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| Sections |
25-A
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