Smt. Sandhya Topwal vs THDC India Ltd. & Ors on 15 October 2026

1. The General Manager (Legal & Rehabilitation), THDC India Ltd., Tehri, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand-249001.

2. The Deputy General Manager (Personnel & Administration), THDC India Ltd., Tehri, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand-249001.

3. The Deputy General Manager, Uttarakhand Purva Sainik Kalyan Nigam Ltd. (UPNL) Garhi Cantt. Dehradun, Uttrakhand-248003.

…..Respondents/Managements Award 15.10.2026

Item No.- 06 Present: None for the claimant. Sh. Ajay Vikram Singh, Ld. AR for the management no. 1 & 2 (THDC India Ltd.). Sh. Sikhar Sardana, Ld. AR for the management no. 3 (Sainik Kalyan Nigam Ltd.).

Smt. Sandhya Topwal Vs. THDC India Ltd. & Ors.

Record perused. A reference had been sent by the appropriate government to this Tribunal vide its Order No. NO-D-8(5)/2022-ALC dated 06.02.2023 for adjudication in the following words:

1. Whether the workman Smt. Sandhaya Topwal is entitled for maternity leave? If yes, what relief she is entitled for non- payment of salary?

2. Whether the service of Smt. Sandhaya Topwal has been terminated illegally and or unjustifiably? If yes, what relief the workman Smt. Sandhya Topwal is entitled to?

In pursuance of reference, claimant appeared and filed her claim statement. In rebuttal, written statement was filed. After completion of pleadings, issues were framed and the matter was at the stage of filing the rejoinder. Since then, six months (approx.) have elapsed. However, the rejoinder has not been filed yet. It appears that the claimant is not interested in pursuing her claim. Therefore, her claim is hereby disposed of by way of No Dispute Award. Award is passed accordingly. Let a copy of this Award be sent to the Appropriate Government for publication/notification under Section 17 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. File be consigned to the record room.

ATUL KUMAR GARG

Presiding Officer

CGIT – cum – Labour Court – II