| Case ID |
ebedf453-c86a-4a4e-97d8-ea65a5e164ce |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
D-176 of 1980 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 21, 1988 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the petition filed against the order of the Sindh Labour Appellate Tribunal. The Tribunal's ruling that the benefit of increased wages under the settlement is subject to adjustment against the cost of living allowance was upheld. The court emphasized that employees are not entitled to double payments for the cost of living allowance and clarified that the payment of increased wages is not contingent upon production increases. The petitioner's arguments regarding the interpretation of the settlement terms were found to lack merit. Consequently, the petition was dismissed without any order as to costs. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of wage settlements and cost of living allowances as per the Industrial Relations Ordinance and the Employees' Cost of Living (Relief) Act. The Sindh High Court examined the legality of the Sindh Labour Appellate Tribunal's order which adjusted increased wages against the cost of living allowance. The court ruled that the adjustments were lawful and that employees could not receive double payments for cost of living allowances. It emphasized the importance of adhering to legal frameworks governing labor rights and wage settlements. This case is significant for understanding worker rights in relation to cost of living adjustments, especially in light of economic challenges. The ruling reinforces the principle that wage increases must be carefully interpreted within the context of existing agreements and legal provisions. Keywords: labor rights, wage settlements, cost of living allowance, Sindh High Court, Industrial Relations Ordinance, Employees' Cost of Living Act. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
AJMAL MIAN, C.J.,
ABDUL REHMAN KAZI, J
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| Lawyers |
Choudhary Rashid Ahmed,
Mohsin Tayabaly
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| Petitioners |
PRINCE CLASS WORKS WELFARE UNION
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| Respondents |
another,
SINDH LABOUR APPELLATE TRIBUNAL
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| Citations |
1990 SLD 1328,
1990 PLC 258
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| Other Citations |
P L D 1983 S C 15
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969),
Employees' Cost of Living (Relief) Act, 1973 (I of 1974),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
50,
3(4),
199
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