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Case ID ee8d31f6-7fac-4d2a-a71e-d0ce9683a757
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Case Number 4A(225)/2013-L
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Decision The petitions filed by the petitioner have been dismissed due to lack of evidence supporting claims of victimization and discrimination based on trade union activities. The petitioner failed to establish his status as a workman or provide valid evidence of his active participation in a trade union. The employer's prerogative to transfer employees and initiate disciplinary proceedings was upheld, as the petitioner did not substantiate his allegations with specific instances of unfair labor practices.
Summary In the case of Khalid Mehmood Chaudhry vs. General Manager HR I, SNGPL, the petitioner, employed as a Senior Associate Engineer, claimed victimization due to his alleged trade union activities. The National Industrial Relations Commission found that the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to support his claims. The court reinforced the employer's right to manage employee transfers and conduct disciplinary actions without interference from general allegations of misconduct. The decision emphasized the necessity for concrete evidence in labor disputes, highlighting the legal rights of employers to enforce workplace regulations. This case is significant for understanding employee rights, union activities, and employer prerogatives in labor relations. Keywords include industrial relations, employee rights, trade union activities, labor law, and workplace misconduct.
Court National Industrial Relations Commission
Entities Involved SNGPL
Judges Falak Sher Farooqa
Lawyers Ch. Waqar Ahmed, Saleem Baig
Petitioners Khalid Mehmood Chaudhry
Respondents General Manager HR I, SNGPL, Lahore
Citations 2016 SLD 2833 = 2016 PLC 529
Other Citations 2003 PLC 149
Laws Involved Industrial Relations Act (X of 2012)
Sections 31, 33