The High Court directed the state government to issue an order today banning government employees from going on strike.
Kochi, First Published Mar 28, 2022, 1:30 PM IST
Kochi: The High Court has ruled that the strike by government employees is illegal. He directed the government to issue an order today stating that action would be taken against the strikers. The High Court intervened in a petition questioning Dyson’s failure to declare a strike. The strike was called off by the Kerala High Court on the grounds that employees have no right to strike or strike against government policies under the Kerala Service Act. The bench, headed by the Chief Justice, ruled that the strike was illegal under Rule 86 of the Service Rules. In this case, an order must be issued showing that action will be taken against the strikers.
The court also expressed dissatisfaction with Dyson’s decision not to declare a strike. The court questioned whether it made sense to say that action would be taken after the strike. A lawyer from Thiruvananthapuram approached the High Court questioning the strike. The petitioner pointed out that there was a move to pay leave to those who went on strike for two days. Earlier, the High Court had quashed the government’s action in granting leave and pay to employees who went on strike on January 8 and 9, 2019. The court had also directed to check the attendance list and take action.
- ‘Hartal’ in Kerala on first day of strike; The state is stagnant, the people are worried
Thiruvananthapuram: The first day of the national strike in the state. In Kerala, after the first twelve hours of the 48-hour strike, it turned into a hartal in every sense. The shops are not open and most government offices and businesses are closed. Those who traveled for essentials were well troubled. KSRTC services were nominal. Although the four – day bus strike ended, they did not take to the streets today in solidarity with the general strike.
Public transport was completely paralyzed. All businesses, including hotels, were closed. Despite the High Court blocking the strike, the strikers blocked the employees who reached Kochi BPCL. At the same time, the strike did not significantly affect the IT sector. The hartal effect is felt all over the state. Train service continued but passenger numbers were low. The protesters did not stop the trains anywhere. Police have arranged a vehicle for those going to the RCC and the Medical College Hospital at Thampanoor railway station.
Traders and industrialists had earlier said they would not take part in the strike, but no shops were opened. Debt markets across the state were closed at Kozhikode Mithaitheru, Palayam and Valiyangadi. The stall did not even work. Private vehicles are running in some places. The strike is complete in the Kaunchikode industrial area. Industrial units did not operate at KINFRA except for essential service establishments. The workers, who arrived at work in the morning, were stopped at the gate by CITU activists and sent back. In Alappuzha, the people were affected by the non-operation of the water transport department’s boats. Despite the government announcing that the tourism sector would be exempted from the strike, morning strikers protested and demanded that houseboat workers join the strike. Various organizations staged strikes across the state.
Last Updated Mar 28, 2022, 3:10 PM IST
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