| Case ID |
2dd5685b-b1be-42c3-9021-530bf43d0eaf |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
SUK-177 of 1984 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 24, 1988 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 24, 1988 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Labour Court's decision which set aside the dismissal of the respondent, Qurban Ali Channa. The court found that the respondent was unlawfully suspended for an extended period and was entitled to full salary for the duration of his suspension. The Labour Court's ruling to reinstate him and award him 50% back benefits was upheld, establishing that the Standing Orders Ordinance provided the legal framework that superseded the employer's internal rules regarding suspension periods. |
| Summary |
The case involves the National Bank of Pakistan and its former employee, Qurban Ali Channa, who was suspended and later dismissed without proper notice. The Labour Court ruled in favor of Channa, stating that his dismissal was unjustified and that he was entitled to reinstatement and back pay. The Labour Appellate Tribunal upheld this ruling, emphasizing the importance of adhering to statutory provisions regarding suspension and dismissal. The decision highlighted the legal protections afforded to employees under the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment Ordinance and the Industrial Relations Ordinance, which ensure fair treatment in employment matters. This case serves as a critical reminder of the rights of workers and the obligations of employers in the context of industrial disputes. Keywords: employment law, labour rights, suspension period, reinstatement, grievance petition. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Ahmed Ali U. Qureshi
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| Lawyers |
Hidayatullah Abbasi
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| Petitioners |
National Bank of Pakistan, Hyderabad
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| Respondents |
Qurban Ali Channa
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 1686,
1989 PLC 1007
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968,
Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969)
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| Sections |
15(5),
25-A
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