1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.1703 OF 2010 Municipal Labour Union ...Petitioner Versus State of Maharashtra & Ors. ...Respondents ...... Mrs.Neeta Karnik for Petitioner. Mr.V.S.Gokhale, A.G.P. for Respondent No.1. Mr.R.S.Apte with Mr.Y.M.Pendse for Respondents 2 & 3. ...... CORAM:- A.M.KHANWILKAR AND R.M.SAVANT, JJ. DATED:- MARCH 25, 2010. P.C. 1. The grievance made in this Petition can be redressed if the Secretary, Labour Department considers and decides the issue relating to abolition of contract labour, which is subject matter of this Petition. We are informed that the Advisory Committee has already submitted its recommendation to the Secretary almost three years back. If it is so, there is no reason why the Secretary, Labour Department should sit over on the said recommendation thus far. We, therefore, direct the Secretary, Labour Department to forthwith consider the said recommendation including the representation of the Petitioner and pass final decision, as may be advised as expeditiously as 2 possible and in any case, not later than three months from today by giving opportunity to the Petitioner as well as the other Respondent Nos.2 and 3, who shall appear in the Office of the Secretary, Labour Department on 5th April 2010 at 11.00 a.m. On which date, he may proceed to hear the parties or fix the matter for hearing on date as may be convenient and suitable to him while ensuring that the final decision is taken within the specified time and the same is communicated to the respective parties within such time. 2. Petition disposed of on the above terms. 3. All concerned to act on an ordinary copy of this order, duly authenticated by the Office. (R.M.SAVANT, J.) (A.M.KHANWILKAR, J.) 3