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(a) Industrial dispute- -- Domestic enquiry-Bus conductor's case-Ticketless passengers despite realisation of fare-Statements of such passengers recorded by Checking party in presence of accused and signed by him-Non ­supply of copies of such statements to accused-Does not vitiate enquiry proceedings. 1975 P L C 494 held not relevant. (b) Industrial dispute- -- Domestic enquiry-Completion within one month-No require­ment of law.-1980 P L C 50 and 1980 P L C 74 held not applica­ble]. (c) Industrial dispute- -- Domestic enquiry-Bus conductor's case-Ticketless passengers despite realisation of fare-Statements of such passengers recorded by checking party and signed by accused-Examination of such passengers by prosecution during enquiry-Not essential-Accused, held, could summon them if he desired to examine them-1980 P L C 50 and 1980 P L C 74 held not applicable]. 1980 P L C 50 and 1980 P L C 74 held not applicable. (d) Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969)- - S. 25-A--Grievance petition against dismissal for misconduct established in domestic enquiry-No suggestion of personal allega­tion against enquiry officer or of absence of opportunity of cross­-examining prosecution evidence-Non-examination of enquiry officer before Labour Court, in circumstances, held, immaterial. 1974 P L C Note 90 at p. 50 distinguished. Muhammad lqbal Khokhar for Appellant. Nazir Ahmed Naz for Respondent. Date of hearing : 29th May, 1982. JUDGMENT This appeal arises from the decision, dated 22nd February, 1979 passed by the learned Presiding Officer, Punjab Labour Court No. 5. Faisalabad, whereby the grievance petition of the respondent was accepted and he was directed to be re-instated in service with back benefits. 2. The facts are that when the bus conducted by the respondent was checked, it was found that out of total passengers of 54, twenty-two were without tickets although they had paid fare to the respondent. Out of the said 22 without tickets passengers, 17 were found actually getting down from the bus after completing their journey. The respondent was issued Form TT.40 at the spot. The statements of the passengers were recorded and got signed by the respondent. 3. The…

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