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Case ID 52b80c03-25db-4ca1-b108-3bac69a642b3
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Case Number Labour Appeal No.217 of 2005
Decision Date Jul 13, 2006
Hearing Date Jul 13, 2006
Decision The appeal was accepted and the Labour Court's order was set aside. The grievance petition filed by the employee was dismissed. The court found that while the respondent was the senior-most employee, he did not possess the required educational qualification of matriculation for the promotion to Assistant Works Manager. The argument that junior employees who were under-matriculated were promoted did not justify the respondent's claim, as two wrongs do not make a right. The court emphasized that appointments must adhere to established rules and regulations.
Summary This case revolves around the promotion entitlement of an employee under the Industrial Relations Ordinance of 2002, specifically focusing on the requirements stated in the Recruitment of Staff and Promotion Rules, 1976. The employee, who was appointed as Foreman, claimed he was entitled to promotion as Assistant Works Manager. He argued that although he was under-matriculated, juniors were promoted without the requisite qualifications. The Lahore High Court ruled that promotions must be based on merit and qualifications, thereby dismissing the grievance petition. This case underscores the importance of adhering to legal and educational standards in employment promotions, reflecting ongoing discussions in labor law about equitable treatment and qualifications. The decision highlights the court's stance against arbitrary promotions and reinforces the principles governing labor relations and employee rights. The ruling serves as a precedent for future cases involving similar disputes over promotion eligibility and the necessity of compliance with established rules.
Court Lahore High Court
Entities Involved
Judges SYED HAMID ALI SHAH, J
Lawyers Muhammad Iqbal Khokhar, Muhammad Khalid Farooq
Petitioners 8 others, MANAGING DIRECTOR PRTC
Respondents MEHMOOD AHMAD
Citations 2007 SLD 1965, 2007 PLC 534
Other Citations Dr. Muhammad Hussain v. Principal Ayub Medical College and another PLD 2003 SC 143, Chandrigarh Administration v. Jagit Singh AIR 1995 SC 705
Laws Involved Industrial Relations Ordinance, 2002
Sections 46, 48