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Case ID 2bab717d-21f3-4ded-8164-47d85e873cec
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Case Number FD-427 of 1988
Decision Date Jan 25, 1989
Hearing Date
Decision The appeal was dismissed due to the termination order lacking necessary reasons, which rendered it not maintainable. The court emphasized that an employee with a long service record deserves to be informed about the reasons for termination. The appeal's incompetence was also noted as it wasn't properly authorized. As per the Industrial Relations Ordinance, the order restoring the grievance petition was not appealable since it did not constitute a decision on the petition itself. Overall, the court upheld the lower court's decision to reinstate the respondent with back benefits.
Summary This case revolves around the termination of an employee from the National Bank of Pakistan under the Service Rules of 1980. The Labour Appellate Tribunal found that the termination lacked a formal explanation, which is a requisite for such actions, particularly given the respondent's extensive 22 years of service. The decision highlighted the importance of adhering to procedural fairness in employment matters. The court also ruled on the appealability of decisions made by the Labour Court, clarifying that not all orders are subject to appeal, especially those that do not resolve the underlying petition. This case underscores critical aspects of employment law, including the necessity for clear communication of reasons for termination and the rights of employees to contest such decisions. Keywords such as 'employment law', 'termination of service', and 'Labour Court appeal' are central to the case and relevant for SEO optimization.
Court Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
Entities Involved National Bank of Pakistan, General Insurance Company, Pakistan Insurance Company
Judges Sardar Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Lodhi
Lawyers Mian Khurshid Ahmad, MA. Javed
Petitioners President, National Bank of Pakistan, Karachi, Senior Executive Vice-President, Administration Division, Head Office
Respondents Muhammad Saeed Javed
Citations 1989 SLD 1432 = 1989 PLC 610
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved National Bank of Pakistan (Start) Service Rules, 1980, Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
Sections R.15(2), Ss.25-A, S.37, S.38(3)