(1.) Heard learned counsel for the parties.
(2.) This is employers' petition against the order dated 15.10.2018, whereby an industrial dispute raised by respondent no. 3 has been referred for adjudication to Labour Court, Dehradun in exercise of powers under Section 4-K of U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
(3.) Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the dispute has not been espoused as per law; therefore, the reference is bad. He further submits that respondent no. 3 was responsible for promotion of business, therefore, he cannot be treated as a workman. He further submits that the dispute raised by respondent no. 3 was against his transfer, which was made as per conditions of his service, therefore, the State Government erred in referring the dispute for adjudication to the Labour Court.