| Case ID |
441aca22-f69a-45ba-98eb-00da1d2a89fc |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Application No. KAR-91 of 1977 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 28, 1977 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 18, 1977 |
| Decision |
The appeal was against the award of the Labour Court regarding various demands made by the workers' union. The Labour Court had accepted some demands and rejected others. The tribunal found no justification for the increase in wages as the government was already providing cost of living allowances. The tribunal maintained the Labour Court's decision regarding annual increments while rejecting the claim for additional bonuses due to lack of evidence for profits. The demands for rent allowances were upheld, but the request for providing a room for the union was deemed unreasonable. Overall, the appeal was disposed of with the decision favoring the Labour Court's findings in part. |
| Summary |
This case involves an industrial dispute between Golden Industries Ltd. and Workers Union concerning wage increases, bonuses, and other allowances. The Labour Court had previously decided on several demands from the workers, leading to an appeal by the management. Key issues included the justification for wage increases in light of government allowances, the legality of the bonus awarded without proof of profits, and the demand for a designated office space for the union. The tribunal upheld the Labour Court's awards for certain demands but rejected others, citing lack of justification and reasonableness. This case highlights the complexities of labor disputes and the balancing of worker rights against management's operational constraints, making it significant in labor law discussions. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
GHULAM RASOOL SHAIKH
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| Lawyers |
Masood Mirza,
Raja Shams-uz-Zaman,
Muhammad Shafiq Qureshi
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| Petitioners |
GOLDEN INDUSTRIES LTD., KARACHI
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| Respondents |
WORKERS UNION
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| Citations |
1978 SLD 1108,
1978 PLC 406
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| Other Citations |
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| Laws Involved |
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| Sections |
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