Bank Of India vs Secretary, Bank Of India Staff Union & ...

The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award granting special allowance to Bank of India staff posted at various clearing houses, determining that their duties qualified them for such compensation under the Bi-partite Settlement dated 19.10.1966. The Court found that the workmen's responsibilities included critical tasks such as checking and scrutinizing cheques and instruments, which justified their claim for special assistant allowance. The ruling emphasized the importance of recognizing the specific duties performed by the workmen in relation to their entitlement to allowances under the applicable settlement provisions.