(1.) IN this writ application the petitioner has challenged the award dated 18.8.1994 passed by the Presiding Officer, Labour Court, Ranchi in Reference Case No. 1/92 whereby he has held that the termination of the services of the petitioner is proper and justified and the petitioner is not entitled to reinstatement or any other relief.
(2.) IT appears that by virtue of notification dated 28.11.1991 the following dispute was referred to the Labour Court for adjudication :
(3.) THE case of the management, on the other hand, is that consequent upon the conviction and sentence of the concerned workman by the Special Magistrate, 1st class, Patna his service was terminated with effect from 20.10.1975. According to the management Clause 31 of the Certified Standing. Order provides for termination in the event of conviction in a criminal case without following the procedures laid down in the Standing Order.