| Case ID |
40f1275e-7353-4a99-a9ba-1f18a99f808e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No.238 of 1995/Pb. |
| Decision Date |
Dec 04, 1995 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 28, 1995 |
| Decision |
The appeal by the rival group of the United Labour Union was dismissed as they did not have a sound case concerning the request for utilizing all staff members as conductors. The court upheld the Labour Court's order that only conductors should be detailed for duty, with the provision to utilize other staff if conductors were unavailable. The court reaffirmed that management should operate within its own regulations and that no injunction should bind the authorities to act in a particular manner. The court maintained that the management must be allowed to deal with their employees fairly, without interference from the court regarding internal operations. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a dispute within the United Labour Union at the Punjab Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) regarding the assignment of duties to conductors. The Labour Court had initially ruled that only conductors should be assigned to vehicles, which led to an appeal by a rival union group. The court found that the rival group lacked a valid premise for their appeal, as conductors had a reputation for engaging in irregularities that harmed public interest. The court emphasized the importance of allowing management to operate according to its regulations while ensuring fair treatment of all employees. The decision highlights key issues in labor relations, including the proper assignment of duties and the role of unions in advocating for their members' interests. Keywords such as 'labor relations', 'unfair labor practices', and 'management rights' are pivotal in understanding the implications of this case. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Punjab Road Transport Corporation,
United Labour Union,
Rocket Group
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| Judges |
Mian Ghulam Ahmad
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| Lawyers |
Mumtaz Ali (in person),
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| Petitioners |
United Labour Union, Punjab Road Transport Corporation (Intercity) Depot, Multan through General Secretary
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| Respondents |
Mumtaz Ali, Rocket Group, United Labour Union, Punjab Road Transport Corporation (Intercity) Depot and 2 others
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| Citations |
1996 SLD 589,
1996 PLC 589
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
15,
16,
22-A(12),
38,
53
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