| Case ID |
3af79087-91f0-4ae3-a5ca-59d5ce27bcb1 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
KAR-85 of 1986 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 22, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 22, 1987 |
| Decision |
The appeal filed by Feroz Shah Abid on behalf of himself and 20 other workers was dismissed. The Labour Court found that individual workers must file their own grievance petitions and appeals. The claimants argued they were entitled to permanent employment due to their continuous service; however, the Tribunal held that their appointments were on a daily wage basis, and they did not fulfill the criteria for permanent status under the law. The court emphasized that one worker cannot represent others in grievance petitions, leading to the conclusion that the appeal lacked legal standing. |
| Summary |
This case involves an appeal before the Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh regarding the employment status of 21 workers at the Pakistan Steel Corporation. The workers claimed they were entitled to permanent employment due to continuous service, arguing against their repeated temporary appointments on daily wages. The Tribunal ruled that individual workers must file their own grievances and that the nature of their employment did not meet the criteria for permanent status. The decision underscores the importance of proper legal representation and adherence to labor laws in Pakistan, particularly under the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969. Key legal concepts include grievance petitions and the rights of workers under labor law. The case highlights the challenges faced by daily wage workers in securing permanent positions and the legal frameworks governing such employment relationships. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Steel Corporation Ltd.
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| Judges |
Ali Namaz Bhudani
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| Lawyers |
Shams-ud-Din Khalid,
Kamal Mansoor Alam
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| Petitioners |
20 others,
Muhammad Yousaf,
Feroz Shah Abid
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| Respondents |
The Pakistan Steel Corporation Ltd., Karachi
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 611,
1988 PLC 340
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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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