O R D E R:
Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the
learned Government Pleader for Labour and with their consent, the
matter is disposed of at the admission stage.
The petitioner runs a chain of retail outlets marketing various
products; some of them are essential commodities. It has submitted a
representation to the Commissioner of Labour on 17
th October 2012
seeking exemption from some requirements of law. On the ground that
the said representation has not been disposed of so far, this writ
petition is instituted.
Though the representation is dated 17-10-2012, as could be
noticed from the paper book filed in support of the writ petition at page
12, it has been actually delivered in the office of the Commissioner of
Labour only on 16-12-2012. Since, more than one month’s time has
already elapsed, I consider it appropriate to direct the respondent
Commissioner of Labour to deal with the said representation on merits
and pass appropriate orders within a period of thirty days from the date
of receipt of a copy of this order and communicate the said decision to
the petitioner.
In the mean time, so long as the petitioner does not indulge in
breach of any of the provisions of law, his business activity may not be
interdicted.
With this, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.