| Case ID |
e18f48bb-107f-40b6-a550-88c1c0067a20 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 1205 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 21, 1982 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 21, 1982 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the writ petitions of the Divisional Superintendent of Pakistan Railways due to a delay of 10 months in filing the constitutional petition against the order of the Authority under the Payment of Wages Act. The court found the delay unexplained and ruled that the petitioner must be treated like any ordinary litigant. The court also held that the claims made by the private respondents were valid and that the Authority had acted within its jurisdiction. The court emphasized that the findings of the lower courts were sound and the claims were not time-barred, as they were based on the deduction of wages. Consequently, the petitions were dismissed without costs. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the dismissal of 38 writ petitions by the Lahore High Court concerning wage claims filed by employees of Pakistan Railways. The petitioners challenged the decisions of the Authority under the Payment of Wages Act, which had ruled on their claims regarding unpaid wages over several years. The court found that the delay in filing the petitions was significant and unexplained, leading to their dismissal. Additionally, the court upheld the findings of lower courts that had previously adjudicated on the matter, affirming that the Authority had acted within its jurisdiction and that the claims were valid. This case highlights important aspects of labor law, including the procedural requirements for filing petitions and the need for timely action in wage disputes. It serves as a crucial reference for understanding the application of the Payment of Wages Act and the Provisional Constitution Order in labor-related cases. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Railways,
Punjab Labour Court No. 9, Multan
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD MUNIR KHAN, J
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| Lawyers |
Malik Hamid Mahmood,
Ch. Nazir Hussain,
Mian Zafar Yasin
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| Petitioners |
THIS DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT, PAKISTAN RAILWAYS, MULTAN
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| Respondents |
2 others,
SARDAR MUHAMMAD
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 538,
1983 PLD 291
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Payment of Wages Act,
Provisional Constitution Order
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| Sections |
15(2),
9
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