| Case ID |
ab2c4ead-a827-47af-918c-32bb8349a1f4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
FD-230 of 1986/Pb. |
| Decision Date |
Jul 16, 1986 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal against the dismissal of the grievance petition has been dismissed. The grievance petition was filed significantly late, beyond the stipulated timeframe for filing such petitions after the dismissal from service. The Court determined that the appellant had not provided adequate explanation for the delay in filing the grievance, which was crucial for the acceptance of the petition. The Labour Court's decision to dismiss the grievance petition on the grounds of it being time-barred was upheld, as the appellant failed to demonstrate that he had received timely information regarding the rejection of his departmental appeal, which was a critical factor in the timeline for filing his grievance. The appeal was thus dismissed. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the dismissal of a grievance petition filed by the appellant, Sardar Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Lodhi, against the Director of Agricultural Engineering, Faisalabad, due to alleged delay in filing. The Labour Appellate Tribunal determined that the grievance notice sent on May 30, 1985, was time-barred as the grievance petition was filed on December 15, 1985, without proper justification for the delay. The tribunal upheld the lower court’s ruling, emphasizing the importance of adhering to prescribed time limits in such administrative matters. The case highlights the significance of timely appeals in the context of employment disputes and the rigorous standards that govern procedural compliance within the realm of industrial relations law. The decision reinforces the principle that failure to comply with statutory timelines can result in significant legal repercussions, emphasizing the need for diligence and prompt action by individuals seeking redress in labor-related grievances. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sardar Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Lodhi,
Khalid Mahmood
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| Lawyers |
Rana Fazal-ur-Rehman,
Hamid Mahmood
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| Petitioners |
Rana Fazal-ur-Rehman
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| Respondents |
2 others,
Director, Agricultural Engineering, Faisalabad
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 1825,
1989 PLC 637
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969)
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| Sections |
25-A,
38(3)
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