Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 512e7688-3b74-4b56-af6a-4b639fc4cfd3
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Case Number BR-838 of 2012
Decision Date Oct 05, 2012
Hearing Date
Decision The appeal filed by the employer department was dismissed due to being time-barred by 42 days. The Labour Court had previously accepted the grievance petition of the employee, Riaz Ahmad, who had been denied his salary since July 1, 1999. The evidence presented showed that Riaz Ahmad had been continuously employed and attained the status of a permanent workman. The Tribunal upheld the Labour Court's decision, emphasizing the lack of cogent reasons for the delay in filing the appeal.
Summary In the case of BR-838 of 2012, the Labour Appellate Tribunal reviewed an appeal concerning the termination of Riaz Ahmad, a Tube Well Driver/Operator. The crux of the case revolved around the denial of salary since July 1, 1999, after a transfer to the Health Department. The Tribunal found that the employer's appeal was barred by 42 days and dismissed it on both grounds of limitation and merit. The case underscored the rights of employees under the Punjab Industrial Relations Act, highlighting the importance of timely appeals in labor disputes. The decision reinforced the legal standing of employees who have served continuously, establishing their status as permanent workmen. Keywords such as 'labour law', 'employee rights', and 'termination disputes' reflect the trending topics within this case, making it significant for those studying labor relations in Pakistan.
Court Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
Entities Involved Not available
Judges Hafiz Abdur Rehman Ansari
Lawyers Not available
Petitioners Riaz Ahmad
Respondents 3 others, District Coordination Officer, Bahawalpur
Citations 2013 SLD 1795, 2013 PLC 278
Other Citations Pakistan Railways v. Ghulam Sarwar 1989 SCMR 864, Executive Engineer, Central Civil Division, Pak P.W.D. Quetta v. Abdul Aziz and others PLD 1996 SC 610
Laws Involved Punjab Industrial Relations Act
Sections 33, 47