Albert v. Veeriahpillai – SLR – 110 – sllr 1981 volume 1 page 110

In the case between Albert (applicant-appellant) and Veeriahpillai (respondent), the court considered whether the Labour Tribunal possessed inherent jurisdiction to vacate an earlier ex-parte order made without jurisdiction, particularly addressing the requirements of natural justice. The central issue required interpreting the Tribunal’s jurisdiction under Regulation 29 of the Industrial Disputes Act and whether inherent powers existed to correct orders rendered without due notice. Additionally, the scope of the Supreme Court’s appellate jurisdiction to consider new grounds, even if not previously raised, was examined in light of Articles 118, 127, and 128 of the Constitution. It was held that the Tribunal holds inherent authority to set aside its own order when made in violation of natur