All Ceylon Commercial and Industrial Workmen’S Union (On Behalf of S. M. Randeniya) v. Collettes Ltd. – sllr 1987 volume 1 page 281

In the case between the All Ceylon Commercial and Industrial Workmen’s Union (on behalf of the late S. M. Randeniya) and Collettes Ltd., the court addressed whether a Trade Union may continue an appeal initiated under section 31B(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act after the death of the represented worker. The court held that appeals concerning compensation and similar benefits for services rendered may continue and accrue to the heirs or successors of the deceased workman, but the claim for reinstatement becomes inapplicable upon the worker’s death. The decision reaffirmed the principle that death of the workman does not abate claims for monetary benefits under the Industrial Disputes Act, relying on statutory provisions including the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Judicature Act, and Art