KESAR SINGH Vs. PRESIDING OFFICER

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This order will dispose of three writ petitions bearing CWP Nos. 19430 of 2010, 1858 and 6163 of 2011, as common questions of law and facts are involved.

(2.) The petitioner joined the service as Surveyor on work charge basis on 03.03.1986. He worked continuously upto 02.06.1988 and his services were terminated on 03.06.1988. He raised an industrial dispute by serving demand notice dated 29.11.1996. On failure of conciliation proceedings, the dispute was referred to the learned Labour Court, Patiala on 05.02.1998. Vide its award dated 20.04.2009, the learned court below held that the termination of the service of the petitioner was in violation of Section 25-F of the Act. However, relief of compensation of Rs. 20,000/- has been granted in lieu of reinstatement.

(3.) The petitioner joined the service of the respondent-management on 01.01.1985 as daily wager. He worked continuously upto 30.01.1987 and his services were terminated on 31.01.1987. He raised an industrial dispute by serving demand notice dated 31.05.1994. Vide its award dated 16.07.2010, learned court below declined the relief of reinstatement with continuity in service and back wages, however, the respondent-Board was directed to pay a sum of Rs. 30,000/- as compensation to the workman.