1999 PLP 474 (PLC)
Messrs MUGHAL WORKS Versus AMIR KHALIQ
| Citation | 1999 PLP 474 (PLC) |
| Forum / Court | Labour Appellate Tribunal Sindh |
| Bench Members | Dr. Tanzil-ur-Rahman, Chairman |
| Parties | Messrs MUGHAL WORKS Versus AMIR KHALIQ |
| Primary Law | Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1999 PLP 474 (PLC)?
This judgment primarily cites: Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1999 PLP 474 (PLC)?
The case was heard and decided by the Labour Appellate Tribunal Sindh bench comprising: Dr. Tanzil-ur-Rahman, Chairman.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Riaz Hussain Baloch for Appellant.
Headnotes / Summary
Ss. 25-A & 37(3)
Appellant (employer) filing appeal against judgment of Labour Court whereby grievance petition filed by employees under S. 25-A of Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969 was accepted had contended that Labour Court had not given any finding as to the genuineness or otherwise of documents produced by employee which according to appellant employer, were forged
Appellant (employer) had requested that case be remanded to Labour Court with direction to refer disputed documents to Handwriting Expert for examination and that appellant would pay requisite fee in that behalf
With consent of respondent (employee) case was remanded by Labour Appellant Tribunal accordingly with direction to decide the same afresh in light of report of Handwriting Expert with regard to genuineness or otherwise of disputed documents Respondent in person.
Judgment & Decree
Riaz Hussain Baloch for Appellant. Respondent in person. This is an appeal under section 37(3) of the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969, against the decision, dated 28th day of July, 1998, passed by the Third Sindh Labour Court Karachi, in Application No.55 of 1997 under section 25‑A of I.R.O., 1969:
2. Heard the learned counsel for the appellant and have also gone through the decision of the learned Labour Court No. 3 as well as the R&P.
3. Mr. Baloch submits that the learned Labour Court has not given any finding as to the genuineness or otherwise of the documents. Produced in the case by the respondent, which, according to the appellant are forged. He, therefore, submits that the case may be remanded to the learned Labour Court with a direction to refer the disputed documents to the Handwriting Expert, Forensic Branch at the Police Headquarters, Karachi. The appellant undertakes to pay the requisites fee in this behalf. The respondent also consents to it.
4. By consent, therefore, the impugned order is set aside and the case is remanded to the learned Labour Court with a direction to get the disputed documents examined by Government Handwriting Expert, as aforesaid and decide the case afresh with his specific finding on the genuineness or otherwise of the documents, produced by the respondent. In result, the appeal stands allowed. The parties are directed to appear before the learned Labour Court No.3 on 6‑4‑1999. Mr. Baloch undertakes to deposit the fee of the Handwriting Expert on 6‑4‑1999. The amount to be determined by the Court itself.
5. Since the case had already taken one year and ten months, it will be appreciated if the learned Labour Court decides the case afresh before the summer vacation. Announced in open Court. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this the 1st day of April, 1999. H.B.T./298/K/Lab. (Trib.)??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Appear allowed.