Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID ef1d6c93-304f-4cc9-ad94-ea259b650e5b
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Case Number LHR-485 of 1979
Decision Date May 04, 1982
Hearing Date May 04, 1982
Decision The revision is accepted on the basis that the order dated 21st May 1979, which closed the petitioner's case, was not signed by the Presiding Officer who was in office at the time. An unsigned order is considered invalid and lacks binding force. Since the Presiding Officer at the time of the order was no longer in office, the successor was also not authorized to sign it. Therefore, the Appellate Tribunal has set aside the impugned order and remanded the case for a decision on merits, allowing both parties to present their evidence adequately.
Summary The case revolves around an appeal against an order from the Punjab Labour Court that closed the petitioner's case due to procedural discrepancies. The primary legal issue was the lack of signature on the order from the Presiding Officer, which rendered it non-binding. The Labour Appellate Tribunal emphasized the importance of procedural integrity and the necessity for proper signatures on judicial orders. This case highlights significant aspects of industrial relations law and the procedural requirements necessary for valid court orders. The ruling underscores the Tribunal's commitment to ensuring that all parties receive a fair opportunity to present their case, thereby reinforcing the principles of justice and due process in labor disputes. The decision serves as a precedent for similar cases, ensuring that technicalities do not hinder the pursuit of justice.
Court Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
Entities Involved
Judges MUHAMMAD ABDUL GHAFOOR KHAN LODHI, MUHAMMAD RAFIQ
Lawyers Malik Muhammad Asghar, Ismatullah
Petitioners
Respondents REGIONAL MANAGER P. A. D. & S. CORPORATION
Citations 1984 SLD 1734, 1984 PLC 1172
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Industrial Relations Ordinance
Sections 36, 38 (3-a)