| Case ID |
e165ac18-1d83-45c4-a037-eb97ac496eb9 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
LHR-44 of 1977 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 22, 1977 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 18, 1977 |
| Decision |
The appeal was accepted, and the decision of the Labour Court was set aside. The appellant, Syed Anwar Shah, was reinstated with back benefits. The termination was declared invalid as the required procedures for termination due to unsatisfactory work were not followed, including the lack of a proper inquiry and show-cause notice. This decision reinforces the importance of adhering to the prescribed legal processes in employee termination cases, emphasizing workers' rights under the relevant labor laws. |
| Summary |
In the case of Syed Anwar Shah vs. Lahore Omnibus Service, the Labour Appellate Tribunal of Punjab ruled on the appeal regarding the termination of the appellant's employment as a conductor. The tribunal found that the termination due to unsatisfactory work and conduct was not conducted in accordance with the legal requirements set out in the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance and the Road Transport Workers Ordinance. Specifically, the tribunal noted that there was no inquiry held, nor was a show-cause notice provided, thus violating the rights of the employee. This case highlights the critical need for employers to follow due process in employee terminations, particularly in labor law, where protections for workers are paramount. The ruling referenced previous case law, reinforcing the legal standards that must be met before terminating an employee's services. The decision serves as a reminder of the balance between employer rights and employee protections under labor law, making it a significant case in the realm of employment law and workers' rights. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Lahore Omnibus Service
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| Judges |
M. Jamil Asghar,
Syed Anwar Shah
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| Lawyers |
Ghulam Qadir,
Yousaf Hussain Dilawri
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| Petitioners |
Syed Anwar Shah
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| Respondents |
Lahore Omnibus Service
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| Citations |
1978 SLD 1082,
1978 PLC 386
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| Other Citations |
Muhammad Siddique Javid Chaudhary v. Government of West Pakistan PLD1974SC393
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance,
Road Transport Workers Ordinance
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| Sections |
15(4),
7
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