Madras High Court Upholds GCC's Outsourcing Decision
The Madras High Court upheld the Greater Chennai Corporation's decision to outsource sanitary work to a private company. The court ruled that this does not affect workers' rights or ongoing tribunal adjudication. Sanitary workers have the option to join the new firm with a bonus offer, preserving their wage rights.
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The Madras High Court ruled on Wednesday not to overturn the Greater Chennai Corporation's resolution to outsource sanitary work in two city zones to a private firm. Justice K Surender was presiding over a petition filed by Uzhaippor Urimai Iyakkam against the corporation's resolution.
The court stated that the refusal to quash the resolution does not harm the rights of existing sanitary workers or affect any ongoing proceedings before the industrial tribunal. It emphasized that the state should negotiate fair terms with the private company, ensuring that sanitary workers who choose to join maintain their last drawn wages.
According to the ruling, the GCC did not terminate any worker's service, and no termination clause exists in the outsourcing agreement. The move to outsource is a government policy decision and does not constitute 'retrenchment.' Furthermore, a welcome bonus of Rs 3,000 is to be offered to workers joining the new company, valid until September 10, 2025, while workers retain the right to protest as per legal stipulations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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