13.1 Learned senior counsel appearing for respondent No.3 has further submitted that opportunity of being heard has been afforded at every stage to the Union. According to him, there was rivalry between two Unions and these facts are also narrated in the report of the Advisory Board. He has also submitted that the Advisory Board's report has been sent to the respective employees as well as the employer, and the Government, while issuing the impugned Notification has taken into account the representation made by the Union. While referring to documentary evidence, Mr. Nanavati has submitted that the Committee consists of the members, who were also members of the Advisory Board. While referring to the letter dated 12th December, 2000 of the Union which was addressed to the Government Department, wherein they have submitted the same contentions which have been relied in the present petition. Learned counsel submitted that the stand of the union that no opportunity of being heard was afforded to it, is devoid of merits. He also referred to the document at Exh:176 which is an additional representation dated 2nd January, 2001. While referring to page 198, he has contended that the appellant has also made a submission to the Government and on that basis, the Government has decided not to abolish the contract labour system.
