Lucknow, April 21 -- In a series of appeals to top government officials, the Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME) has raised concerns over the functioning of labour courts and industrial tribunals in Uttar Pradesh.

The letters, addressed to the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, and other senior bureaucrats, call for structural reforms to address massive delays and inefficiencies plaguing the current system.

FISME points out that a significant number of disputes remain unresolved for years, primarily due to the delay in appointing presiding officers and administrative staff.

Many of these tribunals are run by retired IAS, PCS, or judicial officers who often lack administrative oversight to ensure timely and q...