Even though the pleadings are elaborate the facts to be considered fall in a narrow compass. The dispute, stated to be arising between the petitioners and second respondent, was referred for adjudication by Ext.P2. It says that Government is of opinion that the industrial dispute exists between the second respondent and the petitioners, as well as the workmen of the second respondent including Sri. K. Rajamoni, the first respondent, in respect of the matters mentioned in the Annexure and the same is referred for adjudication to the Industrial Tribunal, Kozhikode. The Industrial Tribunal was directed to pass award within a period of three months. The dispute referred is: "Eligibility of the workmen, employed for the construction of Padinjarathara Dam for Kuttiadi Augmentation Scheme, for the wage rates and other benefits fixed in the minimum wage notifications issued by the State Government for the workers doing similar works in the employments coming under Item No.3.7 and B part I of the Schedule to the Minimum Wages Act, and (2) Conversion of the advance paid to the above workers as payable wages."

2. Notice relating to reference was received by the petitioners on 18-2-