LAWS(SC)-2011-4-23

DEVINDER SINGH Vs. MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SANAUR

Decided On April 11, 2011
DEVINDER SINGH Appellant
V/S
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) This appeal is directed against the order passed by the Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in the writ petition filed by the Respondent whereby the award passed by Labour Court, Patiala (for short, "the Labour Court") for reinstatement of the Appellant was set aside and it was declared that he shall be entitled to wages in terms of Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (for short, "the Act").

(3.) The Appellant was engaged by the Respondent with effect from 1.8.1994 for doing the work of clerical nature. He was paid consolidated salary of Rs. 1,000/- per month. He continued in the service of the Respondent till 29.09.1996. His service was discontinued with effect from 30.9.1996 without giving him notice and compensation as per the requirement of Section 25F of the Act.