WORKMEN OF M/S ROHTAS INDUSTRIES versus ROHTAS INDUSTRIES AND ORS.

WORKMEN OF M/S ROHTAS INDUSTRIES versus ROHTAS INDUSTRIES AND ORS.

Despite best efforts, revival and rehabilitation of Rohtas Industries is not feasible. The writ petitions should be brought to an end, and winding up proceedings pending before the Patna High Court are to be resumed with specified directions regarding asset disposition, claims, and continued employment.

Parties
Petitioner: Workmen of M/s Rohtas Industries; Respondent: Rohtas Industries and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
18 October 1995
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (civil) Under Article 32 of the Constitution / Final Disposition by Supreme Court; Resumption of Winding Up Proceedings Before Patna High Court
Outcome
Writ petitions disposed of; winding up proceedings before Patna High Court to be resumed.
Legal Topics
Winding Up Proceedings, Industrial Rehabilitation, Workmen Rights
Company Law Labour and Employment Winding Up Proceedings Industrial Rehabilitation Workmen Rights

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Parties

Workmen of M/s Rohtas Industries

Petitioner

Rohtas Industries and Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (civil) Under Article 32 of the Constitution / Final Disposition by Supreme Court; Resumption of Winding Up Proceedings Before Patna High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether revival and rehabilitation of Rohtas Industries is feasible
  2. 2 Appropriate directions for winding up and asset disposition
  3. 3 Relief to workmen, creditors, and State

Ratio Decidendi

Despite best efforts, revival and rehabilitation of Rohtas Industries is not feasible. The writ petitions should be brought to an end, and winding up proceedings pending before the Patna High Court are to be resumed with specified directions regarding asset disposition, claims, and continued employment.

Court Disposition

Writ petitions disposed of; winding up proceedings before Patna High Court to be resumed.

Orders

  • Winding up proceedings in Company Petition No.3 of 1984 before Patna High Court will be resumed.
  • Rehabilitation Commissioner to complete tasks including sale of materials, payment of dues, creation of inventory, and handover of assets and papers as specified by dates.