2024 LLR WEB 25 (MADRAS HIGH COURT)
Settlement will continue to be in force till such time the same is substituted by another Award or Settlement

INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT, 1947 - Sections 29, 32 & 33(2)(b) - Termination of Service - Reinstatement - Depriving Backwages - Workmen were dismissed from service by Management for obeying orders of transfer - Labour Court directed Management to reinstate workmen into service with backwages - Single Judge confirming Award of Labour Court granting reinstatement barring backwages - Division Bench Held, Workmen were made to suffer by making them to stay away from work despite lapses on part of Management in moving Industrial Adjudicator for approval as required under Section 33(2)(b) of Act - Requirement of the provisions of Section 33(2)(b) has not been complied with - Order of Single Judge in depriving backwages to Workmen has no legs to stand and is liable to be quashed - Workmen entitled to wages for entire period from dismissal till date of award - Management directed to pay gratuity - If any complaint is made by Workman under Section 29 of Act persons who are falling under Section 32of... subscribe to read more..