| Case ID |
2e814f10-1a98-4215-af07-5eca1b9381f0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
LHR-150 of 1995 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 27, 1996 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 01, 1996 |
| Decision |
The Labour Court's decision to reinstate Muhammad Alam was upheld. The Court found that the establishment had not seriously contested the grievance petition, failing to submit a written statement despite being given an opportunity. The Labour Court's approach, although not as detailed as a Civil Court, was deemed appropriate given the nature of the case involving the livelihood of a worker. The appeal from the Pakistan WAPDA Foundation was dismissed, affirming the Labour Court's order. |
| Summary |
In the case LHR-150 of 1995, Muhammad Alam, an Accounts Assistant at the Pakistan WAPDA Foundation, challenged the termination of his services effective from March 31, 1994. The Labour Court ruled in favor of Alam, reinstating him on the grounds that the employer did not provide a valid defense against his grievance petition. The appeal by the Pakistan WAPDA Foundation was dismissed by the Labour Appellate Tribunal, which noted that the Labour Court's summary approach was justified given the circumstances and did not prejudice the interests of the establishment. The Tribunal emphasized that service matters involving workers' livelihoods should be dealt with expeditiously, ensuring justice is served without unnecessary delays. This case underscores the importance of proper legal procedures in employment disputes and the rights of workers under the Industrial Relations Ordinance of 1969. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan WAPDA Foundation,
Muhammad Alam
|
| Judges |
Mian Ghulam Ahmad
|
| Lawyers |
Malik Ghulam Rasool,
Malik Abdul Hameed Nasir
|
| Petitioners |
The Pakistan WAPDA Foundation through Secretary
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| Respondents |
Muhammad Alam
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| Citations |
1997 SLD 654,
1997 PLC 185
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
25A,
37
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