The Arbitrator gave his Award on 9th February, 1970 whereby he came to the conclusion that the enquiry which was otherwise fair and valid was vitiated because no second opportunity was given to the Respondents of showing cause against the proposed punishment before the issuance of their dismissal order as required by the Standing Order No. 17; he further held that though before him the Management had by leading evidence proved their mis conduct by establishing the first three charges against all, the fifth charge against Emmanual and Mohd. Rauf (fourth charge being held not to have been proved) the punishment of dismissal in respect of Emmanual and Mohd. Rauf could be confirmed but set aside the dismissal in respect of Rama Shanker and Barmapradhan on the ground that while fomenting the strike the conduct of Emmanual and Mohd. Rauf was graver than that of Rama Shanker and Barmapradhan and instead ordered their reinstatement but without back wages.