PLD 1979

was to expire on 17﷓5﷓1974 (PLP)

ALPHA INSURANCE Co. LTD.-Petitioner Versus EMPLOYEES' UNION AND ANOTHER-Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
-- S. 8, Explanation-Relief due to rise in cost of living-Increase in conveyance allowance and medical allowance and payment of house rent-Held, not prima facie payments specifically made to provide relief due to rise in cost of living.-Industrial dispute.
Decided Date
Constitutional Petition No. D-271 of 1977, decided on 26th September 1978.
Honorable Judges
Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim and Ajmal Mian, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation was to expire on 17﷓5﷓1974 (PLP)
Forum / Court -- S. 8, Explanation-Relief due to rise in cost of living-Increase in conveyance allowance and medical allowance and payment of house rent-Held, not prima facie payments specifically made to provide relief due to rise in cost of living.-Industrial dispute.
Bench Members Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim and Ajmal Mian, JJ
Parties ALPHA INSURANCE Co. LTD.-Petitioner Versus EMPLOYEES' UNION AND ANOTHER-Respondents
Primary Law (b) Constitution of Pakistan (1973), -- Art. 199-Writ-Interpretation of statutes-Distinction between untenable construction and plausible construction placed by subordinate judicial or quasi judicial authority-Court will interfere in case of untenable construction but not with plausible construction., (a) Employees Cost of Living (Relief) (Amendment) Act (XLVII of 1974)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in was to expire on 17﷓5﷓1974 (PLP)?

This judgment primarily cites: (b) Constitution of Pakistan (1973), -- Art. 199-Writ-Interpretation of statutes-Distinction between untenable construction and plausible construction placed by subordinate judicial or quasi judicial authority-Court will interfere in case of untenable construction but not with plausible construction., (a) Employees Cost of Living (Relief) (Amendment) Act (XLVII of 1974) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

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The case was heard and decided by the -- S. 8, Explanation-Relief due to rise in cost of living-Increase in conveyance allowance and medical allowance and payment of house rent-Held, not prima facie payments specifically made to provide relief due to rise in cost of living.-Industrial dispute. bench comprising: Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim and Ajmal Mian, JJ.

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Laws Cited

(b) Constitution of Pakistan (1973) -- Art. 199-Writ-Interpretation of statutes-Distinction between untenable construction and plausible construction placed by subordinate judicial or quasi judicial authority-Court will interfere in case of untenable construction but not with plausible construction. (a) Employees Cost of Living (Relief) (Amendment) Act (XLVII of 1974)

Representation

  • S. A. Shamsi and A. A. Fazeel for Petitioner.
  • Wazir H. Rizvi for Respondent No. 1.
  • Dates of hearing : 13th and 17th September 1978.

Headnotes / Summary

S. 8, Explanation-Relief due to rise in cost of living-Increase in conveyance allowance and medical allowance and payment of house rent-Held, not prima facie payments specifically made to provide relief due to rise in cost of living.-[Industrial dispute]. Security Papers Employees' Union v. 4th Sind Labour Court and another P L D 1976 Kar. 288 distinguished. Employees' Welfare Union v. R. B. Industries Ltd. P L D 1976 Kar. 297 fol. [Interpretation of statutes]. Karachi Electric Supply Corporation Ltd. v. Karachi Electric Supply Corporation Ltd. Labour Union P L D 1967 S C 516 fol.

Judgment & Decree

Security Papers Employees' Union v. 4th Sind Labour Court and another P L D 1976 Kar. 288 distinguished. Employees' Welfare Union v. R. B. Industries Ltd. P L D 1976 Kar. 297 fol. (b) Constitution of Pakistan (1973)‑ ‑‑ Art. 199‑WritInterpretation of statutesDistinction between untenable construction and plausible construction placed by subordinate judicial or quasi judicial authorityCourt will interfere in case of untenable construction but not with plausible construction.‑ [Interpretation of statutes]. Karachi Electric Supply Corporation Ltd. v. Karachi Electric Supply Corporation Ltd. Labour Union P L D 1967 S C 516 fol. S. A. Shamsi and A. A. Fazeel for Petitioner. Wazir H. Rizvi for Respondent No.

1. Dates of hearing : 13th and 17th September 1978.