JUDGMENT

THAKKAR, J.:— More than a thousand brimming eyes are waiting to replace the tears of despair by tears of relief. No less than 600 wronged workers of a once prosperous industrial unit (Kamani Tubes Limited (KTL)) induced or reduced to sickness are on their toes to resort to self-help to restore the lost source of their butterless bread. Their pens are quivering to write a new chapter in the saga of workers struggle for finding their true identity and dignity. Their dream is coming true with the enlightened and refreshing approach of the Central and State Governments, and the concerned Nationalized Banks (Bank of India, Canara Bank and Dena Bank), coupled with prompt, efficient and swift decision making on the part of the BIFR*1 and the IDBI (Industrial Development Bank of India). And with the consensus of all the parties (which is the most heartening feature) who have risen above narrow individual interests by not opposing the workers scheme in order to promote the larger National interest of reviving the industry, augmenting the National product and providing employment to hundreds of starving workers (three of whom became martyrs to the cause by committing suicide).

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