| Case ID |
f5289fd1-861e-4e6a-814e-7c1a436cd42f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Intra-Court Appeals Nos. 170 to 174 of 1995 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the Intra-Court Appeals Nos. 170 to 174 of 1995, determining that the Metropolitan Corporation of Lahore had no sufficient cause for the delay in filing the appeals. The court emphasized that salaries are not a discretionary bounty but rightful dues of employees. It was ruled that the failure to pay salaries to school teachers, who had been performing their duties without hindrance, constituted a violation of their fundamental rights under Articles 9 and 14 of the Constitution of Pakistan. The court mandated that the salaries for the months of January to April 1996 be paid promptly and directed that any outstanding arrears be settled by June 30, 1996. The decision reinforced the principle that employees must be compensated for their work without undue delay. |
| Summary |
The Lahore High Court case involving the Metropolitan Corporation, Lahore, addresses critical issues surrounding the non-payment of salaries to school teachers. The court found that the delays in salary payments were unjustified, as the teachers had been working consistently under valid appointments. The judgment underscored that salaries are a right and not a privilege, aligning with constitutional protections of fundamental rights. The court's ruling on this matter is pivotal in reinforcing employee rights and ensuring that public sector workers receive their entitled wages. This case serves as a significant precedent in labor rights, highlighting the need for governmental and corporate accountability in salary disbursements. Keywords: labor rights, salary disputes, fundamental rights, public sector wages, accountability. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Metropolitan Corporation, Lahore
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| Judges |
CH. MUSHTAQ AHMAD KHAN,
MUHAMMAD AQIL MIRZA
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| Lawyers |
Syed Fida Hussain,
Shahbaz Sajid,
Muhammad Hanif Khatana
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| Petitioners |
METROPOLITAN CORPORATION, Lahore
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| Respondents |
IMTIAZ HUSSAIN KAZMI
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| Citations |
1996 SLD 1405,
1996 PLD 499
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| Other Citations |
Shahla Zia v. WAPDA PLD 1994 SC 693,
Mst. Zaibun Nisa v. Government of Punjab 1995 CLC 1288,
Pakistan through General Manager, P.W.R., Lahore v. Mrs. A.V. Issacs PLD 1970 SC 415
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| Laws Involved |
Limitation Act (IX of 1908),
Law Reforms Ordinance (XII of 1972),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Punjab Local Government Ordinance (VI of 1979)
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| Sections |
3,
5,
3,
9,
11,
14,
29,
43,
46
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