9. The validity of an order refusing to refer a dispute for adjudication was considered by a Bench of the Gujarat High Court in Kamdar Sangh v. State of Gujarat 1977 II L.L.J. 353. The petitioner-union in the writ proceedings in the High Court had sponsored the dispute relating to the discharge of a workman and the State Government had refused to make a reference. Earlier, the management, had sought approval of the Tribunal under Section 33(2)(b) of the discharge of the workman and it was granted subject to the condition that the workman was free to seek a reference for adjudication. The Acting Chief Justice speaking for the Bench observed as follows: