Labour Court Not Empowered to Determine Retrenchment Compensation Entitlement

Haryana State Minor Irrigation & Tube Wells Corporation Ltd & Anr Vs Presiding Officer (Punjab and Haryana High Court)

Punjab and Haryana High Court held that the Labour Court in exercise of power under Section 33­C(2) of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 cannot determine entitlement of retrenchment compensation. It can order to employer to pay already determined compensation.

Facts- The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of order dated 29.01.2013 whereby Labour Court has allo

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