| Case ID |
a4f5eeec-7c77-4705-be7e-1fc37b8325e1 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
MN-670 of 1986 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 27, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed as the Labour Court was justified in accepting the grievance petition of the respondent. The respondent, who had been a Gangman and later officiated as Keyman and Mate, had his grievance accepted for not being granted the pay scales of these posts. The appellant failed to provide evidence to support claims of seniority over the respondent. The decision mandated the appellant to fix the respondent's pay in the scale of Keyman effective from 15-1-1981 and as Mate from 15-4-1984, along with yearly increments. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the grievance petition filed by Asghar Ali, a railway employee, seeking higher pay scales for his roles as Keyman and Mate. The Labour Court's decision to grant him these scales was challenged in the Labour Appellate Tribunal by the Divisional Superintendent of Pakistan Railways. The Tribunal upheld the Labour Court's ruling, emphasizing the lack of evidence from the appellant regarding the respondent's seniority. The case highlights the importance of proper documentation and evidence in employment disputes, particularly regarding pay scales and promotions. Key issues include the interpretation of the Industrial Relations Ordinance and the rights of employees in claiming rightful pay adjustments. This case serves as a precedent in similar employment disputes in the railway sector and is significant for understanding employee rights under the Industrial Relations Ordinance of 1969. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Railways
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| Judges |
Sardar Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Lodhi
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| Lawyers |
Syed Intisar Hussain for Appellant,
H. R. Haider for Respondent
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| Petitioners |
Divisional Superintendent, Pakistan Railways, Lahore
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| Respondents |
Asghar Ali
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 540,
1988 PLC 241
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
25-A,
38(3)
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