KARNATAKA POWER CORP. LTD. vs K. THANGAPPAN

The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision to direct the Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd. to appoint the respondent as a workman in accordance with Clause 4 of the Settlement dated 29.1.1979, as per Section 12(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court found that the respondent had made representations for employment and that the delay in his application did not negate his entitlement under the Settlement. The Court emphasized that the terms of the Settlement provided for the appointment of workmen as vacancies arose, thus affirming the High Court's ruling.