NOOR KHAN Versus MORNING NEWS; KARACHI

DECISION

The appellant was working with the respondent as a Senior Assistant and having reached the age of superannuation (in this case 60 years) was retired on the 31st of January, 1991.

2. The appellant admitted during the cross‑examination before the Labour Court that he was 63‑64 years of age. Under the Pension Rules the age of retirement is 60 years or 30 years of service. Obviously the choice in the timing of parting company lies with the employers.

3. The other contention that the order of retirement was issued by the Administrator of the organisation cannot be open to objection as it clearly mentioned that it was under the orders of the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Otherwise too there can be a hierarchy of officials vested with the powers of the employers, for the smooth running of a concern.

4. The management was, however, fair, because though the appellant had been retired but he was still given the option to be re‑employed on contract basis. There is no merit in this appeal. I will therefore dismiss it in limine.

H.B.T./2202/Lb.S

Appeal dismissed.