Industrial Dispute Between FCI Category lll & IV Employees Union and Food Corporation of India Referred to CGIT cum Labor Court

Chandigarh -9th August 2025 – The Ministry of Labor and Employment, Government of India, has formally referred an industrial dispute between the FCI Category III & IV Employees Union and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to the Central Government Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court, Chandigarh, for adjudication.

As per the referral order dated 16th July 2025, issued by Mr. Hemang Dimngel, Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Chandigarh, the matter pertains to the arbitrary transfer of union office-bearers by the FCI Regional and Zonal management.

The Union has alleged that the action taken by the management was malafide and constitutes an Unfair Labour Practice under Section 25-T and the Fifth Schedule of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

Speaking on the matter, Mr. Vishnu Chaudhary, National President of the Union, stated:

“The transfers are not only arbitrary but are also a clear attempt to suppress the functioning of an FCI Cat lll & IV Employees Union. We welcome the intervention of the Labour and Employment Ministry and are confident that justice will prevail.”

Following the referral, the Hon’ble Tribunal issued notices to both parties on 30th July 2025, directing their appearance on 14th October 2025 at 10:00 AM.

This case is being closely watched by labour unions, legal experts, and other. It is expected to set a significant precedent regarding the scope of management authority and the protection of trade union rights within public sector undertakings.