RAIPUR: The Raipur Labour Court has ruled against the planned one-day mass leave and demonstration on March 10 by the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board Arakshit Varg Adhikari Karmchari Sangh, deeming it unlawful.
The court's decision prevents both the scheduled one-day mass absence on March 10 and the continuous sit-in protest beginning March 17.
According to A M Pariyal, chief engineer (HR) of Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Company, a petition was submitted to Judge Vibha Pandey's court seeking intervention against the planned protests.
The Power Company initiated legal proceedings under Section 10(4) of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Disputes Act 1947, arguing that the intended strike would interrupt electricity distribution, disrupt daily life, and potentially cause substantial damage to public services.
Following a prompt hearing, the Labour Court issued its verdict against the strike. Subsequently, the Power Company's Human Resources Department circulated an advisory emphasising the importance of maintaining essential public services, particularly electricity supply. The notice clarified that any staff participation in the protest or strike would constitute misconduct under the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 1965, warranting disciplinary proceedings.
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