Somir Kumar Paul 18 September 2026

Termination on a back date by l&t

1. The proceedings before the learned tribunal was thus not maintainable as the employee was not a „workman‟ and the tribunal also lacked territorial jurisdiction.

2. Thus, the impugned award by the learned Seventh Industrial Tribunal, West Bengal dated 7th January, 2016 and published on 18th March, 2016, is quashed and set aside.

3. WPA 9653 of 2016 is allowed.

is Termination (here on Back Date) legal? What to do next?

Where we go next?

Working in L&T Gulf Faridabad

Send Termination Letter on 05.02.2014 by Registered Post(Hard Copy)

Termination affect from 13.09.2013

Go to Labour Court Kolkata on, July,2015

Labour Court Award, March, 2015

High Court Judgement on 24.08.2026

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Quick Summary

This discussion addresses the legality of backdated terminations, specifically in the context of L&T. It highlights a case where an industrial tribunal's award was quashed due to the employee not being a 'workman' and lack of territorial jurisdiction. The content questions the validity of termination letters issued on a later date but effective from an earlier date, and advises seeking legal counsel for guidance on appropriate actions and next steps.

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Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate ) 19 September 2026

What is the opinion and advise of the lawyer engaged by you, who is well aware about facts and circumstances of the case besides the fact s/he is an able, competent, intelligent enough and duty bound to satisfy your queries /questions on the subject ??