| Case ID |
266e911f-12cf-4274-9d34-65367ac203f7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
LHR-45 of 1975 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 18, 1975 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 11, 1975 |
| Decision |
The Labour Appellate Tribunal upheld the decision of the Punjab Labour Court No. 1, Lahore, which granted the vanmen compensation for the loss of income stemming from the withdrawal of iron strappings. The court recognized that these strappings constituted an established amenity that could not be withdrawn unilaterally by the employer without mutual agreement. The tribunal found that the demand for compensation was valid as it was related directly to the terms of employment of the vanmen, thereby constituting an industrial dispute. The appellant's arguments against the legality of the demand were overruled, leading to a rejection of the appeal. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around an industrial dispute between Brooke Bond (Pakistan) Ltd. and the Employees Union (Punjab) regarding the withdrawal of iron strappings that vanmen used to sell for additional income. The case highlights key aspects of industrial law, particularly concerning employee rights to amenities and compensation related to their employment terms. The Labour Appellate Tribunal's decision emphasizes that once an amenity is provided to workers, it cannot be revoked without mutual consent. This case serves as an important precedent for future industrial disputes, reinforcing the rights of workers to maintain their income sources. Keywords: industrial dispute, employee rights, compensation, Labour Appellate Tribunal, workplace amenities. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Brooke Bond (Pakistan) Ltd.,
Employees Union (Punjab)
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| Judges |
S M. Jamil Asghar
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| Lawyers |
A. A. Sharif,
Naim Sultan Butt
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| Petitioners |
Brooke Bond (Pakistan) Ltd., Karachi
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| Respondents |
Employees Union (Punjab), Lahore
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| Citations |
1976 SLD 758,
1976 PLC 331
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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 |
2(xiii),
32 (I-A)
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