https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=456894 The SC allowed the appeal by Telco Convoy Drivers Mazdoor Sangh, overturning the Patna HC's decision and the State of Bihar's refusal to refer the dispute to the Industrial Tribunal. The SC emphasized that the Government's role under Section 10(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act is administrative, not judicial, and directed the State to refer the dispute to an appropriate Industrial Tribunal. The judgment reinforced that the Government cannot decide the merits of a dispute or the status of disputants as workmen, ensuring disputes are adjudicated through proper legal channels. No order as to costs was made. en-us Fri, 28 Apr 1989 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:21:26 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=456894 The SC allowed the appeal by Telco Convoy Drivers Mazdoor Sangh, overturning the Patna HC's decision and the State of Bihar's refusal to refer the dispute to the Industrial Tribunal. The SC emphasized that the Government's role under Section 10(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act is administrative, not judicial, and directed the State to refer the dispute to an appropriate Industrial Tribunal. The judgment reinforced that the Government cannot decide the merits of a dispute or the status of disputants as workmen, ensuring disputes are adjudicated through proper legal channels. No order as to costs was made. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 28 Apr 1989 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=456894