This appeal arises from the decision dated 12th July, 1982 passed by the learned Presiding Officer, Punjab Labour Court No. 9, Multan, whereby the grievance petition of the appellant was dismissed.
2. The appellant was a supervisor appointed on 7th December, 1973. On 23rd December, 1974 he was reduced to the post of Storman on the allegation that he had over charged a customer. It has been argued by the learned counsel of the appellant that the person overcharged was not examined and he had only sent a statement in writing. This is true that the said person was not examined in the enquiry affording opportunity to the appellant to cross-examinehim but the procedure given in clause (iv) of Standing Orders 15 applies only in cases where order of dismissal has been passed. Paragraph (iv) reads as under-.- " No order of dismissal shall be made unless the workman concerned is informed in writing of the alleged misconduct within one month of the date on which misconduct or the date on which the alleged misconduct comes to the notice of the employer and is given an opportunity to explain the circumstances alleged against him. Approval of the employer shall be required in every case of dismissal and the employer shall institute independent enquiries before dealing with the charges against a workman."
3. As a result of the observations made above I do not find any force in the appeal and dismiss it in limine.