| Case ID |
3d84ee3a-87cd-457c-8a94-7cdf425f3a35 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeals Nos. KAR-64 and KAR-65 of 1996 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 11, 1996 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 11, 1996 |
| Decision |
The appeals were directed against the order of the Fourth Sindh Labour Court, Karachi, which allowed the petitions of respondents Mujeebur Rehman and Moinuddin for reinstatement and back benefits under section 25A of the I.R.O. The court found that the termination of services of Mujeebur Rehman was without cause and that he continued to be a workman despite his promotion. The Labour Court's decision to set aside the termination was upheld, and the appeals were dismissed accordingly. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the termination of services of two employees, Mujeebur Rehman and Moinuddin, from Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation. Both employees were initially appointed as highly skilled workers and later promoted. However, their services were terminated without a showcause notice or valid reasons. The Labour Court determined that despite the promotions, both employees continued to be classified as workmen under the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969. The court ruled that the terminations were unlawful, leading to their reinstatement with back benefits. This case highlights the importance of adhering to due process in employment termination cases and reinforces the definition of a workman under labor laws. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation,
Mujeebur Rehman,
Moinuddin
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| Judges |
Mushtaq Ali Qazi
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| Lawyers |
Dilawar Hussain,
Muhammad Ashraf Khan
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| Petitioners |
Messrs Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation, Karachi
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| Respondents |
Mujeebur Rehman,
Moinuddin
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| Citations |
1997 SLD 804 = 1997 PLC 443
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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(xxviii),
25A
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