SUKHDEO PANDIT Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard learned counsel for the parties.

(2.) The reference was made by the Central Government, Ministry of labour by order dated 28.5.2008 in the following terms:-

(3.) The workman, Late Lachhman Chouhan S/Loader admittedly died on 20.12.1986. Though petitioner claims to have made application on 29.9.1989 but the industrial dispute was raised through reference in the year 2008, almost 19 years thereafter.