' The appeal captioned above emanates from the decision, dated 21st February, 1982 passed by the learned Presiding Officer, Punjab Labour Court No, 5, Faisalabad, whereby the respondent was directed to be re-instated in service but no order was passed as to back benefits.
2. Bus No, 2193 conducted by the respondent was checked on 13th January, 1981 at Chak No, 44.
Three passengers travelling from Chishtian to Chak No, 44, five passengers going to Chak No, 131 from Chishtian, two passengers travelling from Chishtian to Dahranwala and one passenger travelling from Chishtian to Haroonabad were found without tickets and fare had been realised from them by the respondent. Passengers' statements were recorded that are Exhs. R. 3 to R.
7. The Enquiry Officer showed a soft corner to the respondent by saying in his report that large number of students were travelling in the bus who quarrelled with the respondent on the payment of fare, so possibility cannot be excluded that due to the quarrel the respondent could not issue tickets to the passengers. If the District Manager disagreed with the report of the Enquiry Officer he should have ordered re-enquiry appointing another person as Enquiry Officer, but while accepting the report could not convict the respondent. So, in these circumstances, the learned lower Court rightly directed the re-instatement of the respondent in service without back benefits.
3. As a result of what has been observed above, the appeal fails and is hereby dismissed. 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.