| Case ID |
3968fa97-e125-4d6a-bafd-0ba1787c6079 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
LHR-309 of 1997 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 06, 1997 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 06, 1997 |
| Decision |
The Labour Court No. 1, Lahore, accepted the grievance petition of the respondents under section 25-A of the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969. The appeal from the Punjab Road Transport Corporation was dismissed as the respondents were entitled to selection grade BPS-15, which was unjustly denied due to their placement in the stores wing. The court recognized the recurring nature of the dues and deemed the grievance petition timely, confirming the Labour Court's decision in favor of the respondents. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a grievance petition filed by employees of the Punjab Road Transport Corporation regarding their entitlement to selection grade BPS-15. The Labour Court ruled in favor of the employees, asserting that they were unjustly overlooked despite being qualified. The decision underscores the importance of fair treatment and adherence to established notifications regarding employee benefits. The case highlights issues of discrimination based on departmental placement and reinforces the principle that all employees performing similar duties should receive equal treatment. Keywords include 'grievance petition', 'selection grade', 'industrial relations', 'employee rights', and 'labour court'. This case serves as an important precedent for similar disputes in the future. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Punjab Road Transport Corporation
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| Judges |
Mian Ghulam Ahmad
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Iqbal Khokhar,
Ch. M. Khalid Farooq
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| Petitioners |
Punjab Road Transport Corporation
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| Respondents |
,
Muhammad Arif
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| Citations |
1998 SLD 1396,
1998 PLC 498
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
25-A,
37
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