JUDGMENT :

1. By way of this petition the petitioner – workman has challenged the order passed by the Presiding Officer, Labour Court, Ahmedabad dated 30.04.2018 in Reference (T) Case No.9 of 2015 allowing the Reference partially awarding Rs.50,000/- lumpsum in lieu of reinstatement.

2. According to the case of the petitioner – workman he had worked as Rojamdar Driver with the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest on a daily wage of Rs.183/- per day payable at the end of the month. It is asserted that he had completed 240 days in preceding 12 months from the date of his termination. It is further submitted that on 01.09.2012 his service was terminated orally without any notice, notice pay or retrenchment compensation. It is further asserted that even no departmental inquiry is conducted, and therefore, he approached the office of the Assistant Labour Commissioner. It is further asserted that the office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest is still working and he has been replaced by some new man whereas he is without any job and he is not getting the same, despite efforts. He had shown his willingness to go for work, which was offered. In short, it is claimed that the action