The appeal captioned above emanates from the decision dated 9-2-1981 passed by the learned Presiding Officer, Punjab Labour Court No. 5, Faisalabad, whereby the appellant was directed to be re-instated in service but back benefits were not allowed to her. In this appeal she claimed back benefits, rand has challenged the impugned decision to this extent.
2. No charge-sheet was proved to have been delivered to her However, in the enquiry report the enquiry officer said that she disobeyed the transfer order and abused the Sanitary Inspector. Since the allegation contained in the enquiry report amounted to misconduct, following of procedure given in Standing Order 15 (4) of the Standing Orders Ordinance, 1968 was necessary. Delivery of charge-sheet is must. Enquiry can be ordered only after considering the reply to the charge-sheet and finding it as unsatisfactory. Since the charge-sheet was not delivered, no opportunity was afforded to the appellant to explain the allegations made against her. So neither any enquiry could be held against her, nor she could be dismissed. Non-delivery of charge-sheet is not only a technical defect but makes the whole proceedings as illegal and without jurisdiction. The appellant, therefore, was entitled to back benefits also.
1. Accordingly, accept the appeal and allow back benefits to the appellant, revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.