JUDGMENT :

SHAMPA DUTT (PAUL), J.

1. The writ applications have been preferred challenging the impugned order of reference dated 29.11.2023. The appropriate authority herein being the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), issued the said order of reference on being satisfied as follows:

“NO. Kol-700020/17/2023-Dy.CLC(C): WHEREAS, the undersigned is of the opinion that an industrial dispute exists between the employer in relation to the management of M/s Pearson Drums & Barrels Pvt. Ltd. and M/s. A.R. Engineers, service providers of IOCL, Haldia Refinery versus their workmen represented by Bharat Barrel and Drum Mfg. Co. Pvt. Ltd. Worker's Association (INTTUC) and its workman in respect of the matter specified in the Schedule below.

2. The order of reference has been made with the following schedule/issues:-

The Schedule

“1. Whether the Appropriate Government for the Management of M/s. Pearson Drums and Barrels Pvt. Ltd. and M/s. Engineers, service providers of IOCL, Haldia Refinery is Central Government or State Government?

2. The action of the managements in denying the re-employment of 90 retrenched workmen are justified? If not, what relief the concerned workmen are entitled to?”