BANK OF INDIA vs SECRETARY,BANK OF INDIA STAFF UNION &ANR

The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award, determining that the management of Bank of India was unjustified in not paying special allowance to staff at various clearing houses, as they performed duties that warranted such compensation. The Court emphasized the applicability of the 1st Bi-partite Settlement dated 19.10.1966 and the Manual of Instruction, which outline the responsibilities of the workmen. The Court ordered the payment of the special allowance from the date of reference, affirming the Tribunal's decision.