(1.) The present Petition has been instituted under Article 226 of the Constitution of India assailing the Award dtd. 2/2/2005, passed by the learned Presiding Officer, Industrial Tribunal-III, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi, in Industrial Dispute (I.D.) No. 28/04. By the impugned Award, the learned Tribunal held that the Respondent/Workman was entitled to regularisation with effect from his initial date of appointment, i.e., 2/3/1982, along with all consequential service benefits. Aggrieved by the said Award, the Petitioner/Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has preferred the present Petition.
(2.) The brief factual background leading to the filing of the present Petition is set out hereunder.
(3.) The Respondent, on the other hand, has opposed the present Writ Petition on the following grounds-