| Case ID |
41a60d16-60d1-4113-8acc-e7cdaf1be364 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 1 of 1996 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 10, 1997 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 07, 1996 |
| Decision |
The appeal was allowed, setting aside the Labour Court's decision that had granted back benefits to Muhammad Rattas. The court noted that Rattas was reinstated as an officer and not a workman, thus not entitled to relief under Labour Laws. The court emphasized that mere assertions of previous clerical work did not change his designation as an officer. The claim for back benefits was deemed barred by time, as the grievance notice was sent after the statutory time limit. The decision highlighted the continuous nature of the cause of action but ultimately ruled that Rattas was not entitled to the same benefits as his colleagues who had pursued their claims through the Labour Court. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal made by Muhammad Rattas against United Bank Limited concerning the denial of back benefits following his reinstatement as an Officer Grade-III after a termination period. The key legal issue involved the interpretation of the Industrial Relations Ordinance and the classification of Rattas as a workman versus an officer. The Labour Court had previously ruled in favor of Rattas, granting him back benefits for the intervening period. However, the Labour Appellate Tribunal found that Rattas's designation as an officer exempted him from the protections offered under Labour Laws. The tribunal's decision emphasized that the grievance notice was submitted after the statutory period, leading to the rejection of his claim. The judgment reflects the complexities of employment law, particularly the distinctions between various employee classifications and their rights under labor regulations. This case serves as a significant reference point for similar disputes regarding employee classification and the application of labor laws in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
United Bank Limited,
Bank Staff College
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| Judges |
Mian Ghulam Ahmad
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| Lawyers |
Imran Bokhari,
Ch. Ghulam Qadir Cheema
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Rattas
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| Respondents |
United Bank Limited
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| Citations |
1998 SLD 1383,
1998 PLC 466
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| Other Citations |
1979 PLC 307,
PLD 1977 Lah. 71
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969)
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| Sections |
25-A,
51,
2(xxviii)
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