| Case ID |
2536df40-e8b0-4a23-a774-61fa0d263afe |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
F. A. O. No. 87 of 1978 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 09, 1980 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 09, 1980 |
| Decision |
This appeal was accepted, and the case was remanded to the Punjab Employees' Social Security Institution for fresh adjudication. The Lahore High Court found that the contributions demanded from the appellant required re-examination to ensure compliance with the provisions of the law, particularly section 20(4) of the West Pakistan Employees' Social Security Ordinance, 1965. The court noted the absence of a positive assertion from the institution regarding how the contributions were calculated, leading to the decision to investigate the matter further. The court also emphasized that the contributions should not exceed the stipulated limits defined by the law, ensuring fair treatment of the appellant in light of the services rendered. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation and application of the West Pakistan Employees Social Security Ordinance, 1965, particularly addressing the contributions owed by employers to the social security institution. The Lahore High Court evaluated the legitimacy of the demand made by the Punjab Employees' Social Security Institution against Messrs Dawood Hercules Chemicals Ltd. for contributions totaling Rs. 1,08,832.50. The court highlighted that the calculation of contributions must align with section 20(4) of the Ordinance, which limits contributions to wages not exceeding Rs. 20 per day. The appeal arose following dissatisfaction with the previous decisions of the Commissioner and the Judge of the Social Security Court, which upheld the Institution's demands despite the appellant's arguments regarding the calculation method and the absence of medical facilities provided by the Institution. This case underscores the critical balance between regulatory compliance and the rights of employers under social security laws. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
|
| Entities Involved |
Government of Punjab,
Punjab Employees' Social Security Institution
|
| Judges |
M. Mehboob Ahmad, J
|
| Lawyers |
Ch. Altaf Hussain,
Iftikhar Ahmad Dar
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| Petitioners |
Messrs Dawood Hercules Chemicals Ltd.
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| Respondents |
Other respondents,
Commissioner, Social Security
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| Citations |
1981 SLD 1385,
1981 PLC 1
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| Other Citations |
P L D 1978 Kar. 744
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Employees Social Security Ordinance, 1965
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| Sections |
23,
20(4)
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