Krishnagiri Mavatta Anaithu Thozhilalar Sangam (92/KRI) v. State of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (K. Surender, J., 12-06-2026) disposes of W.P.No.20948 of 2024 by Krishnagiri Mavatta Anaithu Thozhilalar Sangam (92/KRI) against G.O.(D).No.64 dated 02.02.2024 of the State of Tamil Nadu declining reference of the union's Charter of Demands against Duroflex Private Limited for adjudication under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Following repeal of the ID Act with effect from 21.11.2025 and replacement by Industrial Relations 2020 (no Section 10-equivalent provision), the union may approach the Industrial Tribunal directly, or first the Conciliation Officer and then the Tribunal; neither forum may refuse the dispute on limitation grounds. Keywords: Article 226, certiorarified mandamus, Section 10 Industrial Disputes Act 1947, reference of industrial dispute, charter of demands, repeal 21.11.2025, limitation, conciliation officer, Industrial Tribunal, Duroflex, Krishnagiri.