ATIC INDUSTRIES LTD. ETC. ETC. vs WORKMEN ETC. ETC.(With Connected appeals)

The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal's decision regarding the payment of transport allowance to workmen, emphasizing the principle of region-cum-industry to ensure uniformity in service conditions. The Court found that the Tribunal appropriately considered the high transport expenses incurred by workmen when fixing wage scales and dearness allowance, and that the awarded sum of 15 paise per day was neither unreasonable nor arbitrary. The Court affirmed that the Tribunal's reasoning was sound and took into account the financial capacity of the employers.