AWARD

This case came on for hearing on 9 August 2001 but had to be further mentioned on 13 September 2001, 15 November 2001 and finally on 11 February 2002.

On the said first occasion it was discovered by the court that the decision of the High court upon a successful application for certiorari by the claimant against the award of the court dated 27 April 1997 was proceeded further on an appeal by the company to the court of Appeal which hearing is now pending disposal.

On the abovementioned second and third occasions, parties requested for further dates to confirm the status of the matter before this court.

On the last abovementioned occasions, parties finally confirmed and informed the court that this matter cannot proceed as the appeal before the court of Appeal would be heard in the third week of February 2002. That appeal is against the aforesaid decision of the High court which had directed that this matter be reverted to the Industrial court and to be reheard there. This matter has since remained in the list of cases awaiting hearing by this court.

Both counsel indicated that there is a likelihood that the decision of the court of Appeal may yet go on further appeal to the Federa