Propel Valves Writ Petition Dismissed for Non‑Prosecution

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 05 November 2019

Case Overview

• Petitioner: K. Gajendiran filed Writ Petition (W.P.No.14070 of 2010) under Article 226 seeking a writ of certiorari and mandamus.
• Respondents: 1) The Presiding Officer, The Additional Labour Court, Vellore District; 2) Management of Propel Valves Private Limited, Ranipet, Vellore District.
• Relief sought: Call for records of award I.D.No.338 dated 03‑03‑2010, quash the award, reinstate petitioner with continuity of service, full back wages and attendant benefits.
• Representation: No appearance by petitioner; Respondents represented by Mr. Anand Gopalan of T.S. Gopalan & Co.
• Hearing dates: Listed on 01‑11‑2019 and again on 05‑11‑2019; petitioner absent on both occasions.

Final Outcome

• The writ petition was dismissed for non‑prosecution due to petitioner’s failure to appear.
• No order as to costs was made.
• The connected miscellaneous petition was also closed.

Topics: Labour Law, Court Order