International Cosmetic Applicators (Pvt) Ltd. v. Arialatha and Others – sllr 1995 volume 2 page 061

In the case between International Cosmetic Applicators (Pvt) Ltd. and Arialatha and Others (including certain terminated employees and the Commissioner), the court addressed the validity of terminating workers for participating in a go slow campaign, particularly regarding the requirement for prior approval under the Termination of Employment of Workmen Act (TE Act). It was held that termination on disciplinary grounds—following individual undertakings by workers to restore production—did not mandate prior written approval from the Commissioner under the Act. The findings established that the Commissioner, being limited by statute, is required to provide reasons for administrative decisions to ensure transparency and accountability. This determination was founded on statutory interpretatio