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(a) Constitution of Pakistan (1973)-- ---- Art. 17 --- Article 17 assures and guarantees to all citizens of right to form not only an "association" but also a "union"---If the Authorities refuse to allow the union formed by the workers to function as such, their action would be illegal as I otherwise the right guaranteed by the Constitution shall be rendered futile and nugatory --- Expressions, "association" and "union'--Meanings.- [Words and. phrases]. Article 17 of the Constitution enshrines in itself one of the most important fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Although freedom of association has always been given due weight and importance but it has assumed greater significance and proportion in modern times of political awareness and industrialization. The impact of this right on society can well be assessed by taking into account the role which voluntary associations are playing today. The importance of this right can also be visualised from the fact that it has been given due recognition by the commity of nations in its different charters and declarations. Article 17 of the Constitution assures and guarantees to all citizens a right to form not only an 'association' but also a 'union'. The two expressions, namely, 'association' and 'union' have acquired definite meanings. An association is generally understood to be a combination of persons for a common purpose for which it is established. It may be a combination of persons to further the cause of art, literature, religion, sports, politics, or academic interest. It may also be for caste and community interest. An association, is a group of persons pursuing a common purpose or system or the aggregation of purposes, or aggregation of purposes by a course of co-operative action, extending beyond a single act and for this purpose agreeing together upon certain methods of procedure and laying down in however rudimentary form, rules of common action. Association is "a collection of person, who have joined together for a certain object which may be for the benefit of the members or the improvement, welfare or advantage of public or some scientific, charitable or similar purposes. Although union…

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