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KULDEEP TIWARI, J.(Oral)

1. Through the instant petition, filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, a challenge is thrown to the ex parte Award dated 01.04.2014 (Annexure P-2), passed by the Industrial Tribunal (respondent no.2), wherethrough, the reference was answered in favour of the workman, and he was held entitled for reinstatement in service with continuity of service with full back wages (last drawn salary of Rs.6763/-), from the date of his termination, i.e. 22.06.2011 till his reinstatement with all consequential benefits. He also seeks quashing of order dated 28.01.2015 (Annexure P-4), vide which the application preferred by the petitioner-management for setting aside ex parte Award, has dismissed.

2. During the pendency of the instant petition, since respondent no.l-workman, has attained the age of superannuation, the issue of reinstatement has lost its significance, therefore, this Court refrains from adjudicating upon the relief of reinstatement, as granted vide impugned Award (supra).

3. The only issue that now survives for consideration is, as to whether, the services of respondent no.1-workman, were terminated illegally, without makin