(1.) Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. Heard by consent of the parties.
(2.) Admitted fact emerging from the petition is that the judgment and order dated 23/08/2011 passed by respondent No.1 Assistant Labour Commissioner and Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (Hereinafter referred to as "Gratuity Act"), Latur in P.G.A.No.19/2010 has been challenged.
(3.) Short point that arises for my consideration is as to whether the provisions of Section 7(7) r/w. the proviso thereunder of the Gratuity Act can be bypassed to invoke the writ jurisdiction of this Court under Article 226 and 227 of The Constitution of India.