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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Labour law can't be rendered illusory, says HC, directs Aavin to pay costs of 20K
Chennai: Coming to the aid of 1,100 workmen of Aavin, who were contesting multiple legal battles against their termination for over 45 years, has asserted that Aavin cannot be allowed to render the protective framework of labour legislation illusory. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Justice A D Maria Clete dismissed the appeals moved by Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Limited against the orders passed by the labour court to reinstate the workmen and imposed 20,000 as costs in each of the appeals to be paid to the workers. "In the end, regardless of the political regime in power, no real solace was extended to the working class. They remained victims of a system where a powerful employer could dismiss them without due process," the judge said. All the 1,100 workers were terminated from service for participating in a one-day strike on Nov 19, 1980, without conducting any inquiry. The workers, through the employees' union, raised an industrial dispute before the state labour department. After two years, the govt refused to refer the dispute for adjudication under the Industrial Disputes (ID) Act. Aggrieved, the union moved the high court, which ruled in favour of the workmen in 1983. Claiming to be aggrieved by the order, both Aavin and the labour department moved appeals, which were dismissed by the high court. After five years, the govt issued two orders of reference. After a 'protracted trial' spanning 13 years, the industrial tribunal on Feb 17, 1997, held that the workmen, having been dismissed without the conduct of any inquiry, were entitled to reinstatement. However, the tribunal limited the award of back wages to 25%. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Aavin moved an appeal challenging the award, which was also dismissed by the high court in 2015. In the meantime, the workmen moved the labour court for computation of their back wages. Now, challenging the order passed by the labour court, Aavin has moved the high court. Dismissing the five petitions of Aavin, the court said, "This court now draws the curtain on a protracted legal battle that has spanned an extraordinary 45 years—a duration far too long for any ordinary workman to endure while seeking justice against a powerful employer. " The court then directed Aavin to pay costs of 20,000 in each of the writ petitions to the respective contesting workmen.
New Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Aavin halts issuance of new full-cream milk cards
CHENNAI: Owing to rising subsidy costs, Aavin has suspended issuance of full cream milk (FCM) cards to consumers for monthly purchases. While Aavin officials remained tight-lipped about it, the staff at various milk consumers cooperative societies across the city informed customers that milk cards are available only for the standardised, toned, and Delite varieties. The FCM has also been delisted in milk card applications in Aavin's online portal. It is learnt that FCM, sold at Rs 46 per litre after a subsidy of Rs 14 a litre to milk cardholders, caused a significant financial loss for Aavin, prompting the organisation to halt the issuance of new milk cards. In comparison, other milk cards offer a subsidy of only Rs 2 per litre. In retail sales, the FCM of Aavin is sold at Rs 60 per litre as opposed to Rs 46 per litre to cardholders. The price of private FCM variants ranges from Rs 72 to Rs 76 a litre. Until a few months ago, residents could obtain these cards by submitting their Aadhaar and family ration cards. However, starting from May 1, new FCM cards are no longer being issued for FCM, milk consumers told TNIE. Aavin Managing Director A Annadurai stated that daily procurement stands at 33 lakh litres and that sufficient milk is being supplied to consumers. 'There is no shortage of milk. If milk consumers' cooperative societies have stopped issuing the cards, we will look into the matter,' he said. According to official data, Chennai consumes around 13 lakh litres of Aavin milk daily, with 5.5 to 6 lakh litres distributed through milk cards, benefiting roughly 10 lakh residents. S Varadharajan, a resident of Ayanavaram, shared his experience: 'I always buy FCM as we use it for making curd. After moving to Padi, I didn't renew my card, which got cancelled five years ago. Recently, when I enquired at the Korattur society for an FCM card, I was told it is no longer available. I purchase Arokya and other brands for Rs 74 to Rs 76 now.'
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Aavin bulk milk coolers inaugurated at five places in Namakkal
Rajya Sabha member K.R.N. Rajeshkumar, on Wednesday, inaugurated Aavin's Bulk Milk Coolers (BMC) at five locations in Namakkal district. The BMCs were installed at Ponparappipatti, Koonavelampatti, Thathaiyankarpatti, Karaikurichi, and Akkiyampatti at ₹ 1.20 crore. The MP also distributed prizes to 15 best milk producers. Mr. Rajeshkumar said at the event that the State government announced ₹3 per litre as incentive for milk producers and an additional ₹1 per litre for high-fat milk. Three more BMCs will be inaugurated on Thursday. Through this, milk procurement will increase by 2,000 litres and farmers will be able to provide milk till 10 a.m. and between 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Further, construction work is in progress in the district for Aavin dairy. Milk procured in Namakkal district is sent to Salem Aavin and value-added products are manufactured and for this, ₹3.80 is paid for one litre of milk. The milk cooperative societies sustained losses because of this. So, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that a dairy will be constructed on Mohanur Road in Namakkal at ₹90 crore. In the future, the expenses of sending milk to Salem will be reduced and it will increase the profit of the milk societies, Mr. Rajeshkumar added.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Helpline launched for dairy farmers
Dairy Development Minister T. Mano Thangaraj on Wednesday said Aavin was aiming to serve consumers while providing a steady income to dairy farmers. It procures 36.50 lakh litres a day from 3.8 lakh farmers and sells 30.02 lakh litres of milk a day. He said under the able leadership of Chief Minister Stalin, there had been a steady growth in milk procurement in the last four years. 'We are taking steps to increase the quantum of sale of milk in cities. At the same time, there can be no compromise in quality. We will take strict action against those indulging in malpractices,' he added. He launched a toll-free helpline for dairy farmers in the State — 1800-425-2577. Those in need of help from veterinarians can call this number, which is being manned by IndusInd Bank Limited (IBL) and Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (BFIL) — a wholly owned subsidiary of IBL — under the Bharat Sanjeevani programme of BFIL. Animal Husbandry Secretary N. Subbian and Aavin Managing Director A. Annathurai were present on the occasion.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Automatic milk procurement centre inaugurated in Ayanrajapatti
Collector K. Elambahvath inaugurated an automated milk procurement centre at Ayanrajapatti in Pudur union, initiated through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund of HCL. At the event Mr. Elambahavath said that the HCL had been initiating various development projects in Pudur and Vilathikulam union, out of 12 panchayat unions in the district. He added that the organsiation had adopted the 44 village panchayats in Pudur union and 51 village panchayats in Vilathikulam union and provides necessary drinking water, sanitation, education, agriculture and medicinal services for the benefit of the people in these villages. As part of the continued efforts, the organisation had taken another major step to encourage the cattle breeders and to increase the milk production in the region, he added. The Collector noted that the procurement centre will function as part of the government's Aavin corporation. Highlighting the district's low milk production, Mr. Elambahavath said several proactive measures are being taken to address the issue. 'In the rural economy, agriculture remains the primary source of income. But, beyond farming, livestock and other agricultural activities can provide better income, such as a pair of cows would be helpful in generating additional income,' he added. Kovilpatti Revenue Divisional Officer Mahalakshmi along with officials from Aavin and HCL were present at the event.
