THE BALLARPUR COLLIERIES CO. vs STATE INDUSTRIAL COURT, NAGPUR AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the Central Provinces and Berar Industrial Disputes Settlement Act, 1947, specifically Section 1(3), exempts the entire mining industry, including the head office of a mining company, from its provisions. The Court clarified that the notification's wording indicates that the exemption applies to all activities related to the mining industry, not just the colliery operations. Consequently, the Assistant Labour Commissioner lacked jurisdiction to address matters concerning the head office, affirming the High Court's ruling.