S.Vijayakumar v. The General Manager
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition (Article 226, certiorarified mandamus) by workman S. Vijayakumar against Labour Court, Kumbakonam order in I.D.No.30/2018 dated 14.11.2018 awarding Rs.1,00,000 lumpsum compensation under Section 2A(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 in lieu of reinstatement with full back wages; dispute amicably settled during pendency; High Court (M. Dhandapani, J., 15-04-2025) directed respondents 1 to 3 (Transworld Group of Companies; Crescent Shipping Agency India Pvt. Ltd.) to pay Rs.2,00,000 as full quit compensation within two weeks; writ petition disposed of, no costs. Keywords: reinstatement, back wages, full quit, settlement, labour court award, Industrial Disputes Act 2A(2).
What did the court decide?
Respondents 1 to 3 / management directed to pay Rs.2,00,000/- as full quit compensation to the petitioner within two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs.