| Case ID |
5131ba9e-6d48-4711-bf8d-eff6af435f06 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 114 of 1988 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 15, 1992 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 15, 1992 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court's decision remanded the case back to the Punjab Labour Appellate Tribunal for a fresh decision regarding the entitlement of the respondents to receive 'washing allowance' and 'overall drills' (uniforms). The Court found that the previous judgments did not consider the applicable statutory rules, particularly the Dress Regulation Book of 1960. The Tribunal's failure to apply these rules and provide an opportunity for the petitioner to present relevant evidence was deemed a jurisdictional error. The Court emphasized the importance of proper legal procedures and the necessity for all relevant laws to be considered in labor disputes. Consequently, the petition was allowed, and the case was directed to be heard afresh by the Tribunal. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No. 114 of 1988, Pakistan Railways challenged the decisions of the Punjab Labour Court and the Punjab Labour Appellate Tribunal regarding the entitlement of employees, specifically Furnacemen, to receive washing allowance and overall drills (uniforms). The employees had filed a grievance petition based on the longstanding provision of these benefits, which were allegedly withheld unlawfully. The Lahore High Court, presided over by Judge Muhammad Arif, found that the Tribunal had erred in not considering the Dress Regulation Book of 1960, which was pertinent to the case. The Court's ruling emphasized the necessity for statutory regulations to be applied correctly in labor disputes, thereby ensuring fair treatment of employees. This case highlights the critical role of legal representation in labor law and the importance of adhering to established regulations when adjudicating employee rights. Keywords: labor law, employee rights, washing allowance, overall drills, statutory regulations. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Railways
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD ARIF, J
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Fazal-e-Hussain,
C.R. Aslam
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| Petitioners |
Pakistan Railways
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| Respondents |
Siraj Din and 57 others
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| Citations |
1993 SLD 1260,
1993 PLC 326
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| Other Citations |
Muhammad Sarwar v. The State PLD 1969 SC 278
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance
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| Sections |
25-A,
38
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