Authority: Uttarakhand High Court, Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J
Order Date: 11 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: M/s Sahara India Mass Communication; Respondent: Assistant Labour Commissioner.
- The dispute concerns an order dated 05 June 2026 issued by the Prescribed Authority under the Uttarakhand Industrial Peace (Timely Payment of Wages) Act, 1978, directing the petitioner to deposit ₹1,97,64,052 towards pending workmen dues.
- The petitioner filed an application for review of that order, which remains pending before the Prescribed Authority, and simultaneously filed the present writ petition in this Court.
- Counsel for the petitioner argued that the Prescribed Authority should be directed to decide the review application.
Final Outcome
- The Court held that a party cannot pursue two remedies simultaneously; therefore, it will not direct the Prescribed Authority to decide the review.
- The writ petition is disposed of, granting the petitioner liberty to continue the review application before the Prescribed Authority.
Topics: Court Decision, Labour Law, Wage Payment