( 1 ) THE petitioner, S. Annaji Rao Jadhav, has obtained a rule from this court calling upon the respondents to show cause why a writ under art. 226 of the Const should not be granted for quashing the Circular of the Commissioner of Labour, d/ 11-3-1970 and the order of his transfer d/8-6-1973. He has also prayed for a writ or order to quash certain memos issued by the Commissioner of Labour relating to the performance of his official duties.

( 2 ) THE petitioner is a Labour Inspector appointed by the State Govt. His main duty, among others, is to enforce the provisions of the Karnataka shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, hereinafter referred to as 'the Act". While performing his duty, it appears, he has been misunderstood by his official superiors and particularly the Commissioner of labour. On 11-3-1970, the Commr of Labour issued a Circular which is in the following terms :"govt of Mysore, Dept of Labour office of the Commr of Labour in Mysore, P. B. 304, B'lore-1 no. IE/sca/aar/ch. 165/69-70. d/. 11th March, 1970 circular sub: "prosecutions under several Labour Acts ref: Letter No. FCL 35 LWA 69 d/. 25-2-70 from Govt. Sanction for launching prosecution under any Act

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