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Krishnagiri Mavatta Anaithu Thozilalar Sangam (Regn. No.92/ Kri) v. State of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC4 Aug 2025WP/13903/2023

Case brief

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What is this about?

Industrial Disputes Act 1947 Section 10(1) 10B; reference of industrial dispute; charter of demands dated 09.03.2022; trade union representations 20.02.2023 and 19.04.2023; Assessment Commissioner of Labour Krishnagiri; Duroflex Private Limited Pochampalli Taluk; Article 226 writ petition dismissed as infructuous; no order as to costs; Madras High Court; P.T. Asha J.

What did the court decide?

Since a reference of the industrial dispute had already been made, the writ petition questioning the non-reference had become infructuous. ¶34

Krishnagiri Mavatta Anaithu Thozilalar Sangam (Regn… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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WP No. 13903 of 2023

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 04-08-2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA

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WP No. 13903 of 2023

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and WMP Nos.13565 & 13566 of 2023

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Krishnagiri Mavatta Anaithu Thozilalar Sangam (Regn. No.92/ KRI) Rep by its General Secretary No.1/ 310, Grapes Garden, MGR Nagar, Mookandapalli, Hosur - 635 126.

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Petitioner

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State of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Secretary Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department,

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Fort St. George, Chennai- 09.

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2.The Commissioner of Labour DMS Compound, Chennai- 06.

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3.The Joint Commissioner of Labour Yercadu Main Road, Korimedu, Salem- 636008

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4.The Assistant Commissioner of Labour Sevatha Gounder Street, Behind New Kolambu Store, Krishnagiri- 635 001.

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5.The Management of Duroflex Private Limited Rep by the General Manager (HR) Pochampalli Taluk, Kunnikottai Village, Dhamodarahalli Post, Krishnagiri- 635 123

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6.Guna Contractor

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Rep by ts Proprietrix Mrs. Visalatchi W/o.V.G.Krishnan Vandikkaran Kottai Village, Devarahalli Post, Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

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7.Chaitra Contractor

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Rep by its Proprietrix Chaitra W/o.A.Venkatesh MGR Nagar, Opp BDO Office, Karimangalam Post & Taluk, Dharmapuri District. Respondents

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PRAYER :

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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to direct the first and second respondents to issue appropriate orders under Section 10(1) and 10B of the Industrial Disputes Act 1947, in respect of the representations of the petitioner union dated 20.02.2023 and 19.04.2023 and the industrial dispute raised by the petitioner union before the Assessment Commissioner of Labour, Krishnagiri relating to its charter of demands dated 09.03.2022 within a stipulated time frame and protect the employment of the members of the petitioner union whose names are mentioned in the Annexure filed herewith in the factory of the fifth respondent company in Pochampalli Taluk.

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For Petitioner(s): M/s. Ramapriya Gopalakrishnan For Respondent(s): Mr. M. Murali, Government Advocate (For R1 to R4) Mr. Anand Gopalan, for M/s. T.S. Gopalan & Co., (for R5) Notice Served (For R6 & R&)

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ORDER

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The above Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:-

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“ to direct the first and second respondents to

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issue appropriate orders under Section 10(1) and 10B of the Industrial Disputes Act 1947, in respect of the representations of the petitioner union dated 20.02.2023 and 19.04.2023 and the industrial dispute raised by the petitioner union before the Assessment Commissioner of Labour, Krishnagiri relating to its charter of demands dated 09.03.2022 within a stipulated time frame and protect the employment of the members of the petitioner union whose names are mentioned in the Annexure filed herewith in the factory of the fifth respondent company in Pochampalli Taluk.”

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Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the

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records.

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Considering the fact that a reference has already been made, W.P.No.13903 of 2023 questioning the non-reference has become infructuous.

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Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed as infructuous. There

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will be no order as to costs.

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04-08-2025

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Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No

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1.The Secretary Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, Fort St. George, Chennai- 09.

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2.The Commissioner of Labour DMS Compound, Chennai- 06.

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3.The Joint Commissioner of Labour Yercadu Main Road, Korimedu, Salem - 636008

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4.The Assistant Commissioner of Labour Sevatha Gounder Street, Behind New Kolambu Store, Krishnagiri- 635 001.

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5.The Management of Duroflex Private Limited Rep by the General Manager (HR) Pochampalli Taluk, Kunnikottai village, Dhamodarahalli Post, Krishnagiri- 635 123.

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6.Guna Contractor

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Rep by ts Proprietrix Mrs. Visalatchi W/o.V.G.Krishnan, Vandikkaran Kottai Village, Devarahalli Post, Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

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7.Chaitra Contractor

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Rep by its proprietrix Chaitra W/o.A.Venkatesh MGR Nagar, Opp BDO Office, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

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