Anamalai Dravida Thozhilalar v. The State Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.11.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.DHANABAL W.P.No.28001 of 2013 and MP.No.2 of 2013 1.Annamalai Dravida Tholizhalar Munetra Sangam (LPF) Rep by its President, Mr.P.Soundarapandiyan, Nagai Kadai Street, Valparai - 642 127.

2.Anamalai Ambedhkar Thotta Makkal Sangam, (LLF) Rep. by its General Secretary, Mr.S.Kesava Marugan, 35, New Market, Valparai, Coimbatore - 642 127.

3.Bharathiya Thotta Tholizhalar Sangam, (BMS) Rep. by its General Secretary, Mr.P.Murugeshan, 543, Sathy Road, Ganapathy, Coimbatore - 641 006.

4.The Hills Plantation Workers Union (HMS) Rep. by its General Secretary, Mr.S.Manickam, 38, New Market Street, Valparai - 642 127.

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5.Valparai Dravida Thotta Tholilazhar Munetra Sangam (MLF) Rep. by its President, Mr.S.Kalyani, Bombay Lodge, Main Road, Valparai - 642 127.

6.Valparai Adi-Dravida Thotta Tholilazhar Munetra Sangam, Rep by its General Secretary, Mr.S.Nithilavaluthi, Bombay Lodge, Main Road, Valparai - 642 127.

7.National Estate Workers and General Workers Union (INTUC) Rep. by its General Secretary, Mr.S.Prabakaran, Kumaran Road, Valparai - 642 127.

8.Kovai Mavatta Thotta Thozhilalar & Aluvalar Sangam (CITU), Rep. by its General Secretary, Mr.ATK.Dhanapandian, Thiyakikal Ninaivagam, Near MKS Kalyana mandapam, Valparai - 642 127.

9.Kovai Mavatta Desia Murpokku Thotta Thozhilalar Sangam (DMTSP), Rep. by its General Secretary, Mr.M.Kittu, Bharath Coffee Building, Valparai - 642 127.

10.Desia Thotta Thozhilalar Thozhilalar Sangam (NLO) Rep. by its General Secretary, Mr.R.Chellaiah, No.1, Bombay Lodge Building, GHS. School Opp.

Valparai - 642 127.

.. Petitioners Vs.

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1.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Labour and Employment Department, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner of Labour, D.M.S. Complex, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 006.

..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the entire records in G.O.(2D) No.22 Labour and Employment(J1) Department dated 21st March 2013 pursuant to the orders of the 1st respondent, quash the same and consequently direct the respondent to re-fix the minimum wages by increasing the basic wages at the rate of 29% as on 12.07.2012 i.e. Rs.154.90 and fix uniform work load and incentive pattern norms for Tea Plantation and pass such further or other order or orders deems fit. For Petitioners : No Appearance For Respondents : Mr.T.Chezhian, AGP

O R D E R

When the matter was taken up on 19.11.2024 for hearing, there was no representation for the petitioners and thereby, the matter was directed to be posted today. Even today, there is no representation for 3/4

P.DHANABAL, J.

drl the petitioners. Hence, this Writ Petition stands dismissed for nonprosecution. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs.

25.11.2024 Index: Yes/No.

Internet/Yes/No drl To 1.The Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Labour and Employment Department, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner of Labour, D.M.S. Complex, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 006.

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