| Case ID |
eacb483c-c504-4b0c-8b6f-1387dcd5cdc1 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
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| Decision Date |
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| Hearing Date |
Sep 30, 1985 |
| Decision |
The appeals of Syed Nawab Hussain Jafri and Syed Anwar Shahzad against the termination of their employment were dismissed. The court found that the grievance notices filed by the appellants were time-barred as they were submitted after the expiration of the statutory period, which commenced from the date of the termination letter. The interpretation of the termination letter was upheld, establishing that the termination was effective immediately, with no additional notice period applicable. The court also rejected the argument that time spent on complaints to the Labour Directorate could be excluded from the limitation period. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeals filed by Syed Nawab Hussain Jafri and Syed Anwar Shahzad against their termination by Messrs Allied Engineering and Services Ltd. The main legal issue was whether the grievance notices submitted by the appellants were time-barred. The Labour Appellate Tribunal of Sindh held that the termination was effective immediately, as indicated in the termination letter, which also served as a notice of one month’s payment. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to the statutory limitation period for filing grievance notices. The decision underscores the necessity for employees to be aware of their rights under the Industrial Relations Ordinance, particularly concerning the timely submission of grievance notices following termination. This ruling serves as a precedent for similar cases where the interpretation of termination notices and the adherence to legal timelines are critical. Keywords such as 'employment termination', 'grievance notice', and 'Industrial Relations Ordinance' are essential for understanding the implications of this case. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
ALLIED ENGINEERING AND SERVICES Ltd.
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| Judges |
ALI NAWAZ BUDHANI
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| Lawyers |
Riaz Hussain Baloeh,
Muhammad Zia Karim
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| Petitioners |
Syed NAWAB HUSSAIN JAFRI,
Syed Anwar Shahzad
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| Respondents |
Messrs ALLIED ENGINEERING AND SERVICES Ltd.
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 1948,
1986 PLC 188
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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
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