Blanka Diamonds (Pvt) Ltd. v. Coeme – sllr 1996 volume 1 page 200

The case between BLANKA DIAMONDS (PVT) LTD. and COEME addressed whether the orders made under the Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act complied with the principles of natural justice, procedural fairness, and the extent of the Commissioner’s discretionary powers under section 6 of the Act. It was determined that the Commissioner lawfully exercised discretion when ordering compensation instead of reinstatement, particularly in view of the workman’s visa status, and that no breach of natural justice resulted from the manner in which the inquiry was conducted. The holding reaffirmed the principle that the provision of reasons—even if belated—is sufficient under natural justice requirements, and that discretionary language such as “may order” legitimately empowers admi