DAVID HUDSON, MANAGING DIRECTOR @ D.I. HUDSAN Vs. STATE OF BIHAR NOW JHARKHAND AND LABOUR ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard the parties. This application has been filed for quashing of the order dated 10.7.1997 passed in C.L.A. Case No. 299 of 1997 whereby and whereunder, cognizance of the offence under Section 24 of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act has been taken against the petitioner.

(2.) It is the case of the complainant that when the complainant- Labour Enforcement Officer (Central) Jharia, Dhanbad made inspection of the establishment of the petitioner- company, which has been engaged by TISCO for rendering security services, following irregularities were found.-

(3.) Thus, it has been alleged that the accused person having contravened the said provision has made himself liable to be prosecuted under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act. On filing complaint when cognizance of the offence was taken vide order dated 10.7.1997, that order was challenged to be bad.