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Case ID 5caaea68-3c50-4d7f-8f69-ef0086981629
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Case Number Appeal, No. 2 of 1985
Decision Date Jun 01, 1985
Hearing Date Mar 21, 1985
Decision The appeal was directed against the decision of the Labour Court which had allowed the grievance petition of the respondent, Khawaja Masroor Ahmed, challenging his termination. The Labour Court ruled that the respondent had attained the status of a permanent worker after completing three months of probation and that the termination was invalid due to lack of written notice and reasons. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Labour Court's decision to reinstate the respondent with full back benefits.
Summary In 1985, the Labour Appellate Tribunal of Balochistan ruled on a significant case involving the termination of a probationary worker, Khawaja Masroor Ahmed, by Fauji Polypropylene Products. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of adhering to the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, particularly sections 1(c) and 12(3), which outline the rights of workers regarding termination. The Tribunal found that Ahmed had completed his probationary period and had therefore attained the status of a permanent worker. The lack of a written termination notice rendered the employer's action invalid. This case underscores the legal protections afforded to workers in Pakistan and serves as a precedent for similar employment disputes. Keywords: employment law, termination of service, probationary rights, Labour Appellate Tribunal, Balochistan, workers' rights.
Court Labour Appellate Tribunal, Balochistan
Entities Involved Fauji Polypropylene Products, Khawaja Masroor Ahmed
Judges MUFTAKHIRUDDIN
Lawyers Ch. Rashid Ahmed, W.N. Kohli
Petitioners Khawaja Masroor Ahmed
Respondents Fauji Polypropylene Products
Citations 1985 SLD 2351, 1985 PLC 1080
Other Citations Messrs Dawood Hosiery Mills, Karachi v. Hazrat Muhammad Yousaf and 2 others 1975 P L C 48, Messrs Nawaz & Co., Karachi v. Rustam and 2 others 1981 P L C 687, Messrs Rashid Textile Mills Ltd., Karachi v. Rafiq M. Wali and 2 others 1976 P L C 181
Laws Involved West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance (VI of 1968)
Sections 1(c), 12(3)