AEG PAKISTAN (PVT.) LTD., KARACHI Versus IQBAL AHMAD KHAN

DECISION

This appeal arises from the order of the IIIrd Sindh Labour Court, Karachi whereby the grievance petition of the respondent for reinstatement in service with back benefits was allowed.

2. I have heard the Advocate for the appellants Mr. Muhammad Humayun. The respondent and his Advocate Mr. Saleem Khan have both remained absent.

3. It is the case of the appellants A.E.G. Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., that the respondent was appointed temporarily as Store Helper on 14‑1‑1990 on his written application for being provided with a temporary job. That they had required a temporary Store Helper to open the containers of raw material received by them. The service of the respondent was extended from time to time and ultimately he was discharged on 31‑7‑1990 after 6‑1/2 months. Under the circumstances he could not be designated as a permanent workman. His services were terminated by an order in writing mentioning that his services were no longer required. This reason is therefore very clear and explicit. The termination order is valid under Standing Order 12(3) of the Standing Orders Ordinance.

4. The order of the Labour Court reinstating the worker with back benefits is accordingly set aside and the appeal is allowed. The amount of back benefits deposited may be refunded to the appellants.

H.B.T./2458/Lb.S Appeal allowed.