DECISION This is an appeal against an award of the learned Presiding Officer of Labour Court No. III, Karachi, dated 14th November, 1973. The facts briefly put are these.
2. The appellant was a permanent employee of the respondent Company. On lst August, 1970, Mr. Afandi, who is incharge of the workshop abused the appellant. The appellant reported against Mr. Afandi. On enquiry it was found that the complaint of the appellant was false and, therefore, the appellant was charge- sheeted for indiscipline and he was found guilty. His services were terminated on 17th August, 1970.
The appellant submitted his Grievance Notice on 31st August, 1970 and was given personal hearing on 24th Septemper, 1970. During the hearing, he was told to give up his Union activities and he would be re-instated, to which he did not agree. He was not dismissed, but his services were terminated on one months Notice Pay.
3. I have heard the appellant himself. When the appeal came up for hearing on 8th March, 1973, the appellant requested that the appeal may be adjourned for today. I accepted his request and heard him today. The only point raised was that the enquiry against him was not fair and impartial. There is no substance in this contention. When he appeared before the Enquiry Officer on 10th August 1970 it was adjourned at his request to 13th August, 1970. He made certain unreasonable request to the Enquiry Officer,!^ which was not possible to comply. Therefore, the matter proceeded exparteJT 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.