Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd., ... vs Workmen Of Singareni Collieries Co. ...

The Supreme Court held that the Industrial Tribunal's award granting charge allowance to Fitters and Electricians was justified based on the similarity of their duties to those of Mining Sirdars, Over men, and Shot Firers, as per Section 7-A and Sections 30(a), (b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court found that the High Court's interference in quashing the award was unwarranted, particularly regarding the Division Bench's direction for overtime allowance without evidence. The Court affirmed the Tribunal's award and set aside the High Court's orders, ruling that the workmen are entitled to the charge allowance as determined by the Tribunal.