(1.) IN this petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner seeks modification of the award dated 26.10.1983 passed by the Presiding Officer, Labour Court, Ludhiana wherein while reinstating the workman with continuity of service, he has been denied the back wages.
(2.) THE petitioner was employed as a Conductor with the Punjab Roadways from 3.9.1969. He was placed under suspension while he was working at Ludhiana depot. He was subsequently reinstated. The petitioner was issued a charge - sheet on 3.12.1975, which is as follows : -
(3.) AFTER completion of the pleadings, the Labour Court framed the following issues : -