| Case ID |
f9e46c9a-6c5e-4b94-ab00-b22f09f61e95 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
SUK-31/2 of 1984 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 25, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal filed by the appellant was dismissed as the grievance notice and petition were found to be hopelessly time-barred. The appellant, who was charged with remaining absent from duty for almost a year, failed to provide a specific explanation for the delay in submitting the grievance. The Labour Court had established the guilt of the appellant, thus maintaining the punishment awarded. The decision of withholding the annual increment for one year was upheld as justified and correct under the circumstances. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeal of Bhai Khan, an Assistant Station Master, against the punishment imposed by Pakistan Railways for prolonged absence without leave. The decision by the Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh, upholds the ruling of the Sind Labour Court which found the grievance petition time-barred. The appellant's absence from duty, which lasted from December 27, 1978, to October 23, 1979, led to the imposition of a punishment that withheld his annual increment for one year. Despite the appellant's claims regarding the illegality of the punishment and its impact on his financial status, the court found the punishment appropriate given the established guilt. The decision emphasizes the importance of timely grievance submissions and adherence to workplace regulations. Key terms in this case include 'grievance notice', 'time-barred appeal', and 'Industrial Relations Ordinance'. This case serves as a significant reference for future cases concerning employee grievances and disciplinary actions within the framework of industrial relations law. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Railways
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| Judges |
ALI NAWAZ BUDHANI
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| Lawyers |
Manzar Alam,
Shabbir Ahmad Awan
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| Petitioners |
BHAI KHAN
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| Respondents |
2 others,
THE DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT, PAKISTAN RAILWAYS, SUKKUR
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 452,
1988 PLC 101
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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 |
25-A,
38(3)
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