The writ petition has been filed for the issue of a writ of certiorari to quash the award dated 27.8.2001 in I.D.439 of 1998 on the file of Labour Court, Salem.

2.The brief facts necessary for the purpose of disposal of the case are as follows:

The second respondent herein was employed as a casual labourer in the petitioner management from 3.2.1994; whenever there was work in the establishment he was entertained. After some time he made an application for apprentice training on 12.6.1995. The petitioner entertained the second respondent as an apprentice for one year as per the contract entered into between the parties. Clause 2 of the said contract stipulates that the contract will automatically come to an end at the end of the period unless it was extended by specific order. Clause 10 provides that it is not obligatory for the company to offer him any appointment after the completion of the apprentice period. As per Clause 2(h) of the Certified Standing Orders the petitioner is empowered to engage apprentices for a period of three years. The petitioner is engaged in the manufacture of protection equipment for high voltage power transmission and distribution. The job trai