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Kerala High Court Bars Bevco from Dismissing Temporary Sweepers
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 07:01 AM
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The Kerala High Court issued an order restraining Bevco from terminating the contracts of its temporary sweepers, citing procedural concerns.
The Kerala High Court on Monday issued a restraining order against Bevco, a contractor that provides temporary sweeping staff to municipal bodies. The court directed the company to halt any termination of services until it complies with the procedural safeguards outlined in the judgment.
According to the court's ruling, Bevco had initiated termination notices for a number of temporary sweepers without following the mandatory notice period and grievance redressal mechanisms prescribed under state labor regulations. The bench emphasized that abrupt dismissals could jeopardize the livelihoods of workers who rely on these short‑term assignments.
The decision underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding the rights of contract workers in Kerala, where municipal cleaning contracts are often outsourced. Legal experts note that the order may set a precedent for similar disputes involving other service providers.
Bevco has been instructed to submit a compliance report within two weeks, detailing how it will align its termination procedures with the statutory requirements. The company has not yet commented publicly on the court's directive.
The affected sweepers, many of whom are migrant laborers, are expected to resume work pending the outcome of the compliance review, ensuring continuity of municipal sanitation services across the state.
According to the court's ruling, Bevco had initiated termination notices for a number of temporary sweepers without following the mandatory notice period and grievance redressal mechanisms prescribed under state labor regulations. The bench emphasized that abrupt dismissals could jeopardize the livelihoods of workers who rely on these short‑term assignments.
The decision underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding the rights of contract workers in Kerala, where municipal cleaning contracts are often outsourced. Legal experts note that the order may set a precedent for similar disputes involving other service providers.
Bevco has been instructed to submit a compliance report within two weeks, detailing how it will align its termination procedures with the statutory requirements. The company has not yet commented publicly on the court's directive.
The affected sweepers, many of whom are migrant laborers, are expected to resume work pending the outcome of the compliance review, ensuring continuity of municipal sanitation services across the state.