(1) HEARD learned counsel for the parties. It has been pointed out to us that as a result of the direction given by the Steel Authority of India, services of a number of labourers would stand terminated from 1/01/1987. It is now pointed out that this order is likely to take effect from 1/01/1987. Learned counsel for the contractors says that their engagement is expiring on 31/12/1986. In the circumstances, if we direct that the labourers would be continued by the contractor, then it would mean that the contractors will have to pay without providing work. (2) WHOEVER be the new contractor, authorities of the Rourkela Steel Plant operating under the respondent 1 may instruct that the employees as far as possible would be continued. Mr Shanti Bhushan points out that while making this adjustment, workers who have already worked continously for more than three years may be preferred. We suggest that the Steel Authority of India and the management of Rourkela Steel Plant would keep this in view. (3) THE civil, miscellaneous petition is disposed of accordingly.