| Case ID |
2e3e6baa-f9c4-45fa-9551-22eeddb008d1 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
LHR-546 of 1986 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 24, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 18, 1987 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed as the respondent, an Assistant Station Master, was entitled to four advance increments despite obtaining a B.A. degree in third division. The Labour Court had previously accepted the grievance petition, stating that the requirements set forth for eligibility under the incentive scheme were not properly applied by the appellant. The court found that the rules did not explicitly require a second division for the B.A. degree, and thus, the disallowance of the increments based on this criterion was unfounded. The appeal failed, affirming the lower court's decision. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal by the Divisional Superintendent of Pakistan Railways regarding the award of four advance increments to Munir Ahmad, an Assistant Station Master, who had improved his educational qualifications by obtaining a B.A. degree in third division. The Labour Appellate Tribunal examined the Industrial Relations Ordinance, particularly sections 2(viii), 25-A, and 34, and determined that the initial denial of increments based on the division of the degree was incorrect. The tribunal highlighted that the rules governing the incentive scheme did not necessitate a second division for eligibility. The decision underscores the importance of adhering to the specific provisions within the incentive scheme and the rights of employees to receive benefits based on their improved qualifications. This case exemplifies the legal principles surrounding industrial relations and employee rights within the context of the railway service, emphasizing the necessity for clear and fair application of rules. Keywords related to this case include 'advance increments', 'industrial relations', 'employee benefits', 'Pakistan Railways', and 'educational qualifications'. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SARDAR MUHAMMAD ABDUL GHAFOOR KHAN LODHI
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Khalilur Rehman
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| Petitioners |
DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT, PAKISTAN RAILWAYS, LAHORE
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| Respondents |
MUNIR AHMAD
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 977,
1988 PLC 272
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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(viii),
25-A,
34
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