JUDGMENT :

1. This writ petition under Art. 226 of the Constitution of India challenges the order of the First Labour Court, Bombay, dated 25 September 1998 made in Complaint (ULP) No. 243 of 1991 under the provisions of the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971 (hereinafter called the Act).

2. The petitioner is an advertising agency. As a part of its work, it carries on the production of Audio-Visuals. The first respondent was appointed in the employment of the petitioner by a letter, dated 11th December 1987, as an executive in the Audio-Visual Department, with effect from 11th January 1988. By an order, dated 30th April 1991, the first respondent was promoted to the position of Group Manager, Audio Visual, with effect from 1st April 1991. Upon his appointment, the monthly emoluments of the first respondent were suitably revised as indicated in the said letter. It may be mentioned here that in the Audio Visual Department, as Group Manager, the first respondent was required to oversee the work of senior film executive, audio visual assistant, billing executive and stenographers. The services of the first respondent were terminate