In a significant verdict that downgrades the State government’s control over management of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the High Court of Karnataka has ruled that the Central government is the “appropriate government” for the BMRCL under the Industrial Disputes (ID) Act, 1947, as BMRCL is a “railway company” and operates with the ‘consent’ of the Centre.
Also, the court quashed notifications issued by the State government declaring BMRCL services as “public utility” in 2019 and “essential s
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