| Case ID |
2e052f3e-7baa-4a6f-a1ed-520918b6b384 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
KAR-74 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 18, 1982 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 18, 1982 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed as the grievance petition was filed beyond the limitation period prescribed in section 25-A of the Industrial Relations Ordinance. The Labour Court found that the termination order was validly issued and that the appellant's arguments regarding the delivery of the termination letter were not sufficient to warrant a different conclusion. The court upheld that the grievance notice served was not timely and the appeal was therefore rejected in limine. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal filed by Mehrban Khan against the dismissal of his grievance petition by the IVth Labour Court. The crux of the matter lies in the interpretation of the Industrial Relations Ordinance, particularly section 25-A, which pertains to the limitation period for filing a grievance petition following termination of employment. The appellant contended that he had timely served grievance notices, yet the Labour Court determined that the notices were not filed within the required timeframe, leading to the dismissal of the case. The ruling emphasizes the importance of adhering to procedural timelines in grievance proceedings. The decision highlights the legal standards governing employment termination and grievance petitions in Pakistan, providing clarity on the obligations of both employers and employees under the law. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Messrs Boots Company (Pakistan) Ltd.
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| Judges |
Z. A. CHANNA,
Mehrban Khan
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| Lawyers |
Saleem Raza
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| Petitioners |
Mehrban Khan
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| Respondents |
Messrs Boots Company (Pakistan) Ltd.
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| Citations |
1982 SLD 1583,
1982 PLC 656
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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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