GLIMPSE OF A LATEST VERDICT* *Madras Metro Labour Union Vs. Government of India* W.P, No. 21732 of 2018 Dated: 22.07.2021 *Hon’ble Justice S. Vaidyanathan* disposed of the Writ Petition in the matter relating to *“Industrial Dispute – Charter of Demand – Sweepers – Cantonment Board”* and further observed and held as follows:

*GLIMPSE OF A LATEST VERDICT*
*Madras Metro Labour Union Vs. Government of India*
W.P, No. 21732 of 2018
Dated: 22.07.2021

*Hon’ble Justice S. Vaidyanathan* disposed of the Writ Petition in the matter relating to *“Industrial Dispute – Charter of Demand – Sweepers – Cantonment Board”* and further observed and held as follows:

i) In case of a failure report in the Industrial Dispute that pertains to Charter of Demand, it has to be decided by the appropriate forum. Whether there is violation of Section 9(A) or any other provisions, as contemplated under the Industrial Disputes Act, needs to be determined at the time of adjudication and any observations or findings of the High Court on merits shall not bind the Tribunal.

ii) In case of non-settlement between the parties the employer is to employ the employees who were on the rolls as on date through the Contractors, for which, fresh tender can be issued. The employment of the employees is protected, even if there is change of contract, with same benefits. The employer is also entitled to proceed with fresh tender periodically, as instructed by the Government.