1. This LP A challenges the order dated 11th August, 2006 of the learned Single Judge by which the learned Single Judge in an application filed by the appellant under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act (hereinafter referred to as the Act), directed the appellant to state on affidavit how he was surviving, his source of livelihood, how many children he had, whether and where his wife was employed and what was her salary. For ready reference the order is reproduced hereunder:-

"Reply to the application has been filed today. Copy given. Registry to place reply on record. I have perused the affidavit filed by the applicant. In the affidavit he has simply stated that he is unemployed and he has not been able to get employment. He has not stated as to what is his source of livelihood, how many children he has, how he was surviving, whether his wife is unemployed and where she was employed and what was her salary. Let a proper affidavit be filed giving all details within two weeks with copy to "opposite counsel. It• is submitted by counsel for the respondent that he shall file counter during the course of day. Rejoinder, if any, be filed within four weeks. Post on