| Case ID |
eccb51bf-bb16-4fda-b820-66b23c8594ef |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Revision Application No. 105 of 1998 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 19, 1999 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 11, 1999 |
| Decision |
The Labour Appellate Tribunal dismissed the revision application filed against the cancellation of the registration of the Precision Rubber Products Workers' Union. The Tribunal found that the Labour Court's decision to uphold the Registrar of Trade Unions' order was in accordance with the law and not flawed by any irregularity. The Tribunal noted that adequate notice had been provided to the parties involved and that the union had effectively ceased to exist due to the resignation and dismissal of its members. The Tribunal also determined that the management's involvement in the proceedings was appropriate due to the nature of the inquiry. |
| Summary |
This case involves a revision application against the decision of the Labour Court which upheld the cancellation of the registration of the Precision Rubber Products Workers' Union by the Registrar of Trade Unions. The Tribunal found that the Labour Court had acted correctly in maintaining the Registrar's order based on the evidence presented. The main points of contention included the lack of notice to the union, the existence of the union despite resignations, and the legality of factory closure without proper orders. The Tribunal concluded that the union no longer represented any workers and that procedural requirements had been met, leading to the dismissal of the revision application. Key legal principles from the Industrial Relations Ordinance were applied, emphasizing the importance of proper notice and the validity of union representation. This case highlights critical aspects of labor law and the procedural safeguards necessary for the operation of trade unions, making it a significant reference for future cases in industrial relations. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Registrar of Trade Unions,
Precision Rubber Products Workers' Union
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| Judges |
DR. TANZILUR REHMAN
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Ashraf Rizvi,
Mr. Azar,
Mr. Mahboob Rizvi
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| Petitioners |
PRECISION RUBBER PRODUCT WORKERS UNION
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| Respondents |
another,
REGISTRAR OF TRADE UNIONS
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| Citations |
2000 SLD 1686,
2000 PLC 627
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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 |
10,
11(b),
38(3 a)
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