The Divisional Controller v. Sri M Venkateshappa
Case brief
What is this about?
This Lok Adalat disposed of a writ petition challenging a labour award. The petitioner (B.M.T.C.) and respondent (workman) filed a joint memo settling the dispute, resulting in the award's modification. The writ petition was dismissed accordingly.
What did the court decide?
The award dated 17.10.2018 was modified; the workman was to be reinstated with continuity of service but without three annual increments and without back wages.