THE REGIONAL PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER ETC. vs SHILLONG CITY BUS SYNDICATE & ANR. ETC.

The Supreme Court held that the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, does not apply to the Khasi Hills autonomous District as defined under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that the autonomy of tribal areas is protected under the Constitution, and the Act's applicability is contingent upon a notification from the Governor or President. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that the notice issued under Section 7A of the Act was without jurisdiction, thereby dismissing the appeal.