| Case ID |
466f22d5-8a22-47a6-a226-68f945d32193 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
KAR-59 of 1976 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 29, 1976 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
This appeal was filed against the order of the Labour Court dismissing the application under section 25-A, I. R. O. The appellant, a Liftman, was dismissed for misconduct after a series of events where he intentionally shut down the hotel lift on public holidays, aiming to disrupt business operations. The Labour Court found the dismissal justified after due inquiry. The appeal was dismissed as the actions of the appellant constituted indiscipline and were intended to harm the employer's business. |
| Summary |
In the case of Farman vs. Messrs Hotel Excelsior, Karachi, the Labour Appellate Tribunal of Sindh examined the dismissal of a liftman for misconduct. The employee was found guilty of deliberately shutting down the lift on a public holiday, which disrupted hotel operations and caused potential financial loss. The tribunal upheld the Labour Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of discipline in the workplace and the necessity of maintaining operational integrity during peak business times. This case highlights the legal ramifications of employee misconduct, particularly in the hospitality sector, where service disruptions can lead to significant economic impacts. Keywords: employee misconduct, workplace discipline, hospitality law, legal decisions, labour tribunal. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Ghulam Rasool Shaikh
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| Lawyers |
Latif Jalili,
Masood Mirza
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| Petitioners |
Farman
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| Respondents |
Messrs Hotel Excelsior, Karachi
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| Citations |
1977 SLD 1757,
1977 PLC 677
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance (VI of 1968)
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| Sections |
S. O. 15 (1) (e) (3) (b)
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