Judgment G.C. Bharuka, J. In this writ application there were three petitioners who were employed in the Irrigation Department in the years 1980 and 1981. By the order dated 13.12.1983 the Government terminated the services of all the three petitioners. This order has been challenged inter alia, on the ground that the termination is bad in view of non-compliance with the provisions of section 25F of the Industrial Disputes. Act, 1947 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Act'). 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner relied on the Full Bench decision of this Court in the case of Vijay Kumar Bharti v. The State of Bihar reported in 1984 BBCJ 335 : 1983 PLJR 667 (F.B.). In this case, it was held that the Irrigation Department is an industry for the purpose of the aforesaid Act and therefore, termination of services of its employees in violation of provisions of section 25F thereof will be illegal. 3. Mr. Deo Narayan Yadav, G.P. II, after seeking instructions from the 'Government took a very fair stand to the effect that if the petitioners forego the demand of their arrears of salary then the Government is agreeable to absorb them in the service. Mr. Mihir Kumar Jha, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners, conceded to the said proposal. 4. In the aforesaid situation it is directed that the respondents should take immediate steps to absorb the petitioners in service of Irrigation Department within three months from today. After the petitioners are so absorbed in service they will be entitled to their salary only, from the date of Joining the assignment since they have already forgone the arrears of salary, if any, accruing to them for the period prior to that. 3. Accordingly, this writ application is allowed to the extent indicated above. There will be on order as to cost.