1996 PLP 336 (PLC(CS))
ABDUL RAZZAQUE BALOCH Versus Messrs OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION through Regional Coordinator/Principal, Admn. Officer, Karachi
| Citation | 1996 PLP 336 (PLC(CS)) |
| Forum / Court | Labour Appellate Tribunal Sindh |
| Bench Members | Mushtak Ali Kazi, Appellate Tribunal |
| Parties | ABDUL RAZZAQUE BALOCH Versus Messrs OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION through Regional Coordinator/Principal, Admn. Officer, Karachi |
| Primary Law | Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1996 PLP 336 (PLC(CS))?
This judgment primarily cites: Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1996 PLP 336 (PLC(CS))?
The case was heard and decided by the Labour Appellate Tribunal Sindh bench comprising: Mushtak Ali Kazi, Appellate Tribunal.
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Cite this legal precedent as: 1996 PLP 336 (PLC(CS)) (ABDUL RAZZAQUE BALOCH Versus Messrs OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION through Regional Coordinator/Principal, Admn. Officer, Karachi). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- Abdul Wahid for Respondent.
- Date of hearing: 7th December, 1995.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 25-A
West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance (VI of 1968), S.O. 15(3)(e)
Termination of service-- Employee was transferred from one place of working to another, but he did not report himself for duty where he was transferred and remained absent for more than six years and his services were terminated without holding enquiry against him
Employee could not prove that his absence for such a long period was due to his illness
Services of employee were rightly terminated because when an employee who absconded after deserting his duty and was not heard of for more than six years, no further precautions would appear to be necessary before terminating his services. Appellant in person.
Judgment & Decree
Appellant in person. Abdul Wahid for Respondent. Date of hearing: 7th December, 1995. Appellant Abdul Razzaque was working as a driver with Oil & Gas Corporation since 4‑11‑1966. He was transferred to Thanobola Khan on 1‑1‑1984 and was relieved. For more than six years the appellant disappeared and did not report for duty at Thanobola Khan. His services were therefore terminated and an enquiry was not considered necessary. When the appellant returned after more than six years he reported for duty showing his absence to be on account of illness but by that time he was no longer in service of the Corporation.
2. The learned Labour Court found that sickness was an excuse as the same had not been proved and the order of his termination was justifiable and did not call for interference.
3. When an employee absconds after desertion of duty and is not heard off for more than six years no further precautions would appear to be necessary before terminating his services.
4. Appeal is accordingly dismissed. H.B.T./12/Lb.S Appeal dismissed.