(1.) THIS Appeal was heard by us in the month of February. We had the benefit of the able assistance of learned counsel mr. V. B. Patel. Before we could deliver this judgment, unfortunately the learned counsel has passed away.
(2.) THE Appeal is heard extensively. With the consent of the learned advocates, the appeal is finally decided by this judgment.
(3.) THIS Appeal preferred under clause 15 of the Letters Patent arises from the judgment and order dated 1st October, 2007 passed by the learned Single Judge in above special Civil Application No. 21828/2006. The appellant. C3arden Silk Mills Limited (hereinafter referred to as, "the Mills" ). is an employer within the meaning of Section 3 (14) of the Bombay Industrial Relations act, 1946 (hereinafter referred to as, "the act" ). The respondents are the employees of the Mills. The matter at dispute is the orders of transfer dated 4th May, 1996. By the said orders the Mills transferred its employees then working in its Crimping department and called upon them to report for duty in the Twisting department.