DAMODAR VALLEY CORPORATION vs WORKMEN

The Supreme Court upheld the National Industrial Tribunal's award granting construction allowance to all categories of regular employees at stations where both construction and operational work are ongoing, as per the reference under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court found that the Tribunal's decision was justified despite the appellant's argument that only employees on-site should receive the allowance. The Court emphasized that the operational staff also face challenges similar to those on construction sites, thus affirming the Tribunal's ruling.