Sanjay Govind Sawant And ORS. v. Mumbai International Airport Ltd.

10-IA393-25=WP1268-19.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

Digitally signed by PRASHANT VILAS RANE Date:

2025.03.04 19:40:10 +0530 PRASHANT VILAS RANE ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO.393 OF 2025 IN WRIT PETITION NO. 1268 OF 2019 Sanjay Sawant & Ors.

...Applicants In the matter between Mumbai International Airport Ltd.

...Petitioner

VS The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

..Respondents __________ Mr. Mangesh Naik with Ms. Aarti Surve, for Applicant. Mr. Milind More, Addl. Govt. Pleader, for Respondent Nos.1 to 3. Mr. S. S. Ambedkar i/b. Mr. Y. S. Bhate, for Respondent No.5. __________ CORAM :

G. S. KULKARNI & ADVAIT M. SETHNA, JJ.

DATE :

4 MARCH 2025 P.C.:

1.

Considering the nature of the grievance as made on behalf of the applicant in our order dated 14 January 2025, we observed that the Labour Commissioner (Central) needs to open a bank account for the purpose of the present proceedings, for deposit of the amounts and distributing the amounts to the concerned workmen of respondent No.4-Cambata Aviation Pvt. Ltd. We are at pains to note that despite a period of more than one month having elapsed, a simple action of opening a bank account could not be taken. Mr. Ambedkar, learned Counsel for respondent No.5 has received instructions to seek further time. We cannot accept such request. We accordingly, P. V. Rane

10-IA393-25=WP1268-19.odt direct the Labour Commissioner (Central) to open the bank account on or before the adjourned date of hearing so that further appropriate orders can be passed.

2.

There shall not be further extension to comply our directions for any reason, as the Regional Labour Commissioner (C) is totally oblivious that the applicant's/employees are suffering, who are waiting for disbursement of the payment legitimately and immediately payable to them.

3.

Stand over to 10 March 2025. First On Board.

4.

In the event the Regional Labour Commissioner (C) has not opened a bank account as directed by this Court, he is directed to remain present in the Court on the adjourned date of hearing, so that further appropriate orders can be passed considering his stand.

5.

Parties to act on the authenticated copy of this order. [ADVAIT M. SETHNA, J.] [G. S. KULKARNI, J.] P. V. Rane