( 1 ) AS the facts are almost identical, common question of law is involved, in all these four writ petitions, they are taken up for consideration together and disposed of by this common order.

( 2 ) RESPONDENTS in all these writ petitions are workmen employed by the petitioner/ industrial establishment. The workers of the petitioner went on strike on November 19,. 1998. At the intervention of the authorities, a dispute regarding validity of strike was referred to Industrial Tribunal for adjudication in i. D. No. 97/99. Accusing these respondents of having committed certain acts during the period of strike, they were served with charge sheet. Respondents gave a reply denying the charges. Not being satisfied with the said reply, departmental enquiry was initiated against these four workmen. Both parties adduced evidence. On consideration of the material on record, the enquiry officer held that the misconduct alleged against these respondents is proved and submitted a report to the disciplinary authority. After going through the report, disciplinary authority found one of the charges levelled against these workmen is in respect of going on strike, which was the subject matter of ind

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