Maharashtra Act . Their
case was that there was functional integrality amongst all
the three M visions of the respondent-company, and as the
aggregate number ... constitute these two into one establishment. There was
complete functional integrality between them. The Trombay
factory could never have functioned independently without
the
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bad in law on the ground that there was functional integral-
ity between the two units and were for all practicable
purposes parts ... units which were being run by the appellant had
functional integrality and were for all purposes parts of
one establishment and that the workmen were
determined in the light of the facts in each case.
Functional integrality is a very important
test but it is not a decisive ... other, the question would have to
be considered whether they are functionally
integrated or mutually inter-dependent. If they
are that would be an important
Management and employment.
5. Geographical proximity.
6. Unity of purpose and functional integrality.
19. It was then said in paragraph 11 of the Report that ... management and control may be the important test; in another case functional integrality or general unity may be the important test; and in still another
that the R. Mill is not an independently functioning unit that there is any functional integrality as such between the R. Mill ... could not have conveniently existed and functioned without the Churchgate Division and the evidence shows a complete functional integrality between the Trombay factory
Ebrahmin Currms & Sons?
(b) Whether there is a functional integrality between the two units so as to constitute the two units as a single ... several factors in support of their submission that the test of functional integrality is not satisfied in this case and the two establishments are liable
that the aforesaid circumstances would sufficiently establish that there is 'functional integrality' in the working process of the branches and head office ... factory could not have conveniently existed and functioned without the Churchgate division and complete 'functional integrality' could be seen between the Trombay factory
that the first respondent has not adverted to the test of functional integrality and if he had adverted to this aspect, he would not have ... management and control may be the important test, in another case functional integrity or general unity may be the important test; and in still another
Court has to
consider with care how far there is "functional integrality" meaning
thereby such functional interdependence that one unit cannot exist
conveniently ... management and control may be the
important test; in another case functional integrality or general unity
may be the important test; and in still another
inter alia, held that Petitioner and the Respondent No. 2 were functionally integrated and together employed more than 100 employees and, therefore, the provisions ... signed and, therefore, according to the complainant employees there is functional integrality between the respondent No. 1 and 2. It is their case that respondent
