Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi
Order Date: 15 July 2026
Case Overview
- Appellant: Afsar Jawed, temporary workman employed by Tata Motors Ltd., Jamshedpur from 2007 to 2 November 2022.
- Respondents: 1) Secretary, Department of Labour, Employment and Training, Government of Jharkhand; 2) Deputy Labour Commissioner, Sitaramdera; 3) Tata Motors Ltd.
- The appeal challenged a single Judge’s order dated 28 August 2024 dismissing Jawed’s writ petition (W.P.(L) No.2784 of 2024) seeking back wages, permanent workmen status, and interest at 18%.
- Jawed argued that a Bombay High Court decision granting similar relief should apply and that a mandamus could be issued against Tata Motors.
- The court examined earlier orders, including W.P.(L) No.1616 of 2023 and the Deputy Labour Commissioner’s order dated 30 September 2023, noting that Tata Motors is not a State entity under Article 226/12.
Final Outcome
- The Court upheld the earlier single Judge’s dismissal, finding no jurisdictional error by the Deputy Labour Commissioner and rejecting the mandamus claim.
- The appeal was dismissed without any order for costs.
Topics: Labour Law, Employment Dispute