The Central Government Industrial Tribunal (CGIT), which hears individual and collective cases of industrial disputes, has remained headless in Karnataka for nearly three years now. This has resulted in the piling up of cases. It is estimated that over 600 industrial disputes and around 800 provident fund (PF) cases are pending with the tribunal.
Taking note of the vacancy of the presiding officer of the tribunal that has brought the activities to a standstill, the High Court of Karnataka recently warned the Central government that it would have to impose a cost of ₹10 lakh if there is no positive action on the appointment of the presiding officers to the CGIT in Bengaluru within the next three weeks.
