MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE vs REGIONAL COMMR.,E.S.I.

The Supreme Court held that the employees of the Municipal Committee are not covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, as they are already provided with health schemes and medical facilities. The Court found that the order passed under Section 45-A of the Act was illegal, confirming that the employees are governed by statutory rules and not subject to the Act's provisions. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's dismissal of the earlier appeal.