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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
S.K.PANIGRAHI
Himansu Parida – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
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| 1. petitioners are claiming regularization of employment. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. petitioners argue for their rights based on long-term engagement. (Para 4) |
| 3. opposition claims lack of grounds for regularization. (Para 5) |
| 4. court analyzes unfair labor practices referenced by petitioners. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 5. opposition argues employment was temporary and ad hoc. (Para 10 , 11) |
| 6. court reiterates rights of temporary employees to regularization. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 7. court states remedy lies with the industrial tribunal, not high court. (Para 15) |
| 8. disposal of petition and procedure for future applications established. (Para 16 , 17 , 18 , 19) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Since common question of facts and law are involved in all the above-mentioned Writ Petitions, the same were heard together and are being disposed of by this common judgment. However, this Court felt it apposite to deal the W.P.(C) No.1276 of 2014 as the leading case for proper adjudication of all these cases.
I. FACTUAL MATRIX OF THE CASE:
(i) The Petitioners, engaged by the Opposite Party No.5/ Bank as Messengers/ Data Entry Operators on temporary/part time basis, are working under the Opposite Party Nos.5 and 6 in diff
Temporary or part-time employees cannot claim regularization merely based on length of service without sanctioned posts, and must seek remedies through the designated Industrial Tribunal.
Long-term temporary employees in the public sector are entitled to regularization, with courts emphasizing fair treatment and adherence to constitutional principles over contractual labels.
Regularization of service under labor laws requires formal adherence to established processes; mere employment duration without appropriate applications does not confer entitlement.
Temporary employees are entitled to regularization from their initial engagement date, ensuring fair treatment and notional fixation of pay, but not to arrears of pay.
Long-term service in sanctioned positions can warrant regularization despite age limitations in recruitment, emphasizing continuity and eligibility for qualified employees.
Regularization of illegal appointments and entitlement to monetary benefits must be determined in accordance with the statutory provisions, relevant case laws, and government orders. Part-time employ....
The court ruled that prolonged engagement of casual workers without regularization violates fair employment standards, directing a scheme for regularization based on service length and suitability.
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