| Case ID |
750f2271-c7f1-4682-8c50-68566d928d63 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
18(141) of 1976-Ad-II |
| Decision Date |
May 14, 1977 |
| Hearing Date |
May 14, 1977 |
| Decision |
The National Industrial Relations Commission concluded that the petitioner, Muhammad Yunus, could not seek redress for individual grievances regarding allowances and benefits as the Pakistan Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1952 and its rules did not provide a forum for individual cases. The Commission determined that the proper forum for such grievances was the Labour Court, and as such, the application was returned to the petitioner. The Commission emphasized that the regulation of wages and service conditions should not be interpreted as adjudication of individual claims. The ruling also highlighted the necessity for the specified authority to establish clear regulations relating to individual grievances, which were not found in the current rules applicable to the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd. The case underscored the importance of adhering to established legal frameworks and the limitations of the Commission's jurisdiction in matters of individual employee grievances. |
| Summary |
In the case between Muhammad Yunus and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd., the National Industrial Relations Commission addressed the issue of employee grievances under the Pakistan Essential Services (Maintenance) Act of 1952. The petitioner, Muhammad Yunus, sought redress for his claims regarding unpaid allowances and benefits, asserting his status as a permanent employee. However, the Commission ruled that it lacked the jurisdiction to adjudicate individual grievances and directed the petitioner to approach the Labour Court for resolution. The decision reinforced the legal interpretation that the regulation of service conditions does not equate to adjudication of individual claims, emphasizing the need for appropriate forums for such grievances. This case serves as a critical reminder for employees about the importance of following the correct legal channels for dispute resolution in labor law matters. |
| Court |
National Industrial Relations Commission
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| Entities Involved |
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd.
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| Judges |
Bashir Ahmad Malik
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| Lawyers |
M. Bilal,
Nemo
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Yunus
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| Respondents |
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd.
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| Citations |
1978 SLD 1067,
1978 PLC 323
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| Other Citations |
2016 PTD 1675,
PLD 1997 SC 32
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Essential Services (Maintenance) Act
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| Sections |
6
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