In Brief
Bharat Electronics Workers Union challenged transfer orders affecting 15 workmen. The High Court had set aside an improperly framed reference to the Industrial Tribunal but allowed the Government to make a fresh reference considering the nature of transfers. The Supreme Court affirmed this approach, directing the Central Government Industrial Tribunal to expeditiously dispose the fresh reference within four months. The status quo regarding the four remaining workmen yet to transfer was to be maintained pending the Tribunal's decision. The case underscores the requirement that industrial references must comply with standing orders and statutory procedures.
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