R.Ranjitham, v. Pazhaniammal
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition challenging workmen compensation award dismissed on grounds of maintainability and delay of over three years.
What did the court decide?
The writ petition stands dismissed both on the ground of laches and on the ground of maintainability.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED :13.04.2018
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM W.P.No.9008 of 2018
and
W.M.P.Nos.10860 & 10861 of 2018
R.Ranjitham ...Petitioner
1.Pazhaniammal
2.Assistant Commissioner of Labour Workman Compensation Commissioner Court Salem. ... Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Ceritorari, to call for the records in the order W.C.No.623 dated 30.01.2015 passed by the second respondent, Assistant Commissioner of Labour, Workman Compensation Commissioner Court, Salem and quash the same.
For Petitioner : Mr.T.Ganesan
For Respondents : Mr.A.Raghu Government Advocate
O R D E R
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a writ petition of civil nature can be maintained against an ex parte award of workmen compensation after a prolonged delay.
Whether the petition deserves to be heard on merits despite delay.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
R.Ranjitham
- respondent
1.Pazhaniammal
- respondent
Assistant Commissioner of Labour Workman Compensation Commissioner Court Salem
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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