O R D E R

The relief sought for in the present Writ Petition is to direct the respondents to allot the duties of the employees by following the Rotation Batch System as per the Circular issued by the respondents in Circular No.Pa.No.Vanigum.Thiva.116 on 21.07.2014 on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 24.12.2021.

2. The petitioner is a Labour Legal Rights Trade Union registered under the Trade Union Act. The members of the petitioner Association are serving as Drivers and Conductors in the Transport Corporation.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner made a submission that as per 12(3) settlement entered into between the Management and the Workmen, the Management has agreed to follow the Rotation Batch System for providing duties. In this regard, a circular was also issued. However, the circular has not been properly followed by the Sub-ordinate officials. Thus, the petitioner is constrained to move the present Writ Petition.

4. This Court is of the considered opinion that certain terms are agreed between the Management and the Workmen by way of settlement under Section 12(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act. Based on the agreement, a circular was also issued