1. THIS appeal and cross-objection arises out of an order passed by Sinha, J., under Article 226 of the Constitution. The litigation relates to an industrial dispute between Messrs. Kettlewell Bullen and Co, Limited and their workmen. The principal business of Messrs. Kettlewell Bullen and Co. Limited (hereinafter referred to as the company) is that of managing agents of other limited companies. The associated companies or concerns carry on business as manufacturers and sellers of jute-textiles, cotton textiles and tea. The company as also the associated concerns have their registered and principal offices at premises No. 21 Strand Road in the town of Calcutta. The company maintains a clerical and subordinate staff at its office at No. 21 Strand Road.

2. THE workmen of the company claimed payment of bonus for the year 1955 on the ground that the company made huge profits in 1955. This claim was resisted by the company. An industrial dispute accordingly arose between the company and their workmen. By order dated 9th April, 1957 the State Government acting under section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, referred the dispute relating to "bonus for 1955" existing between