| Case ID |
43ccc899-b38a-4f37-a456-6d2153545fee |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
4-A(797)/L and 4-A(952)/L of 1991 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petitions filed by Muhammad Ihtishamul Haq and others against the Postmaster General were dismissed. The court found that the transfers of the petitioners were administrative decisions and did not constitute unfair labor practices. The allegations of personal animus and interference with trade union activities were unproven. The court noted that the petitioners were transferred along with others and that the department had the authority to make such transfers for administrative reasons. The decision emphasized that being elected as Chairman of the Collective Bargaining Agent does not exempt an employee from being transferred for legitimate administrative purposes. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around an industrial dispute concerning the transfers of employees within the General Post Office in Lahore. The petitioners, who were members of a trade union, alleged that their transfers were a result of unfair labor practices due to their union activities. However, the court found that the transfers were justified for administrative reasons and did not infringe upon the employees' rights. The ruling highlighted the balance between administrative authority and labor rights, emphasizing that administrative transfers can occur without malice or personal grudge against the employees involved. This case underscores the importance of clear evidence when alleging unfair labor practices and the rights of employers to manage their workforce effectively. Keywords such as 'industrial relations', 'labor practice', 'administrative transfer', and 'trade union rights' are critical for understanding the implications of this case in labor law. |
| Court |
National Industrial Relations Commission
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| Entities Involved |
General Post Office, Lahore
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| Judges |
Attaullah Sajjad
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Ghulam Qadir,
Muhammad Mansha,
Aziz Ahmad Chughtai
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Ihtishamul Haq,
Muhammad Lateef Chaudhry,
Adam Khan Niazi
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| Respondents |
Postmaster General, Southern Punjab, Lahore
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 855,
1992 PLC 533
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
22-A(8)(g),
15(1)(c),
15(1)(e)
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