K.K. Tated, J.

1. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

2. Rule.

3. Rule made returnable forthwith. By consent, matter is taken up for final hearing at the stage of admission.

4. By this petition, under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner original respondent 2nd party challenges the order dated 6.10.2010 passed by learned Presiding Officer, Central Government, Industrial Tribunal No. 2, Mumbai in reference No. CGIT2/35 of 1990 rejecting the petitioner's claim for back-wages.

5. A few facts of the matter are as under:

6. The petitioner is working with the respondent since 1982. Respondent terminated petitioner's services w.e.f. 29.4.1988. Therefore, petitioner made application before the Competent Authority for his grievance. The Government of India, Ministry of Labour by its order dated 24.10.1990 in exercise of powers conferred by clause (d) of sub-section (1) and sub-section 2(A) of section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 referred the dispute to the Tribunal for adjudication 'whether the action of the Management of International Airports Authority of India, Bombay in terminating the services of Mr. G.K. Pande, Operator (E&M) w.e.f. 1