| Case ID |
378c5f12-80c7-4310-9437-a9cd4f5253fd |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
F.A.O. No. 170 of 1981 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 15, 1993 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 15, 1993 |
| Decision |
The appeal was partly accepted regarding the demand raised in relation to wages exceeding Rs.20 per month. The case was remanded to the Director for a fresh decision after further inquiry, taking into account the provisions of sections 20 and 71 of the Ordinance. It was established that if there was any notification allowing the Institution to charge contributions on wages above Rs.20, it should be permitted; otherwise, the case would be determined according to section 20 of the Ordinance. No order was made as to costs. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of the West Pakistan Employees' Social Security Ordinance (X of 1965) concerning social security contributions on wages. The court addressed issues of whether house rent and attendance allowances are considered part of wages, the jurisdiction of the Director of the Social Security Institution in handling complaints against demands for contributions, and the legal limits on wages subject to such contributions. The decision clarified that the Director possesses the authority to adjudicate complaints as delegated by the Governing Body of the Institution. The case reflects broader themes in labor law, employee rights, and social security regulations, emphasizing the importance of compliance with statutory provisions and the delegation of authority within administrative frameworks. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUNIR A. SHAIKH,
KHALID PAUL KHAWAJA
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| Lawyers |
Javed Altaf,
Iftikhar Ahmad Dar
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR, PUNJAB EMPLOYEES SOCIAL SECURITY INSTITUTION, RAHIM YAR KHAN
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| Citations |
1993 SLD 1616,
1993 PLC 1002
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| Other Citations |
1982 PLC 366,
FAO No. 120/80
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Employees' Social Security Ordinance (X of 1965)
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| Sections |
2(30),
20,
57,
77,
80,
64,
71
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