( 1 ) THE petitioner is a Company incorporated under the provisions of Companies Act. It is functioning under the control of Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The Company at present has nine production units, besides a number of Regional Offices spread across the country in different States. Seven of these units have Standing Orders certified under the provisions of the Industrial Employment (Standing orders) Act, 1946. In respect of the other two units, final certification is pending on appeal before the Appellate Authority. The Company has its head Office at No. 116/2, Trade Centre, Race Course Road, Bangalore city. The production unit is nearly about 10 kms. , away from the Head office. In the petition, it is stated that the main function of the Head office is to lay down broad policies and corporate directions to the various units, which is purely of administrative nature. It is specifically stated that no production activity or manufacturing process as such being carried on at the Head Office. The Head Office is registered under the provisions of Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961.

( 2 ) PETITIONER-COMPANY asserts that its Head Offi