| Case ID |
e1435ef1-a82d-4eee-8e0f-76a0638b636f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Petition No. 4 of 1985 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 02, 1985 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petition filed by Muhammad Latif was allowed, declaring the promotion of respondent Hidayatullah to the post of Sales Officer as illegal and ineffective on the rights of the petitioner. The court found that no rules or regulations prohibited a senior employee from being promoted to a higher post in a different department. The petitioner was found to be senior in the joint seniority list and had been unjustly overlooked for promotion. The court directed that the promotion should be made according to the rules and regulations, allowing the petitioner to seek justice under the Industrial Relations Ordinance. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Latif vs. Paras Textile Mills, the Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab, addressed a significant industrial dispute regarding promotion rights under the Industrial Relations Ordinance of 1969. The petitioner, Muhammad Latif, challenged the promotion of his junior, Hidayatullah, to the position of Sales Officer, arguing that he was unjustly overlooked despite being senior in the joint seniority list. The Tribunal examined the arguments and evidence presented by both parties, including allegations of collusive promotion influenced by the Commercial Manager. Ultimately, the Tribunal ruled in favor of Latif, highlighting that there were no existing rules preventing a senior employee from being promoted across departments. This case underscores the importance of fair promotion practices in the workplace and the legal recourse available to employees who believe they have been unfairly treated. Keywords such as 'industrial dispute', 'promotion rights', and 'fair workplace practices' are crucial in understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Paras Textile Mills
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| Judges |
SH. BASHIR AHMAD
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| Lawyers |
Shumshir Iqbal Chughtai,
Masud Ahmad Khan
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD LATIF
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| Respondents |
HIDAYATULLAH,
PARAS TEXTILE MILLS
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 2802,
1989 PLC 828
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| Other Citations |
1983 P L C 536
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
25-A
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