EMP.,MGMT.OF RAMKANALI COLL.OF M/S.BCCL vs WORKMEN BY SECY.RASHT.COLL.MAZ.SANGH&ANR

The Supreme Court held that under Section 14 of the Coal Mines Nationalisation Act, 1973, only workmen employed on the appointed date of 1.5.1973 are entitled to protection in employment. The Court found that the Industrial Tribunal's award reinstating four workmen was valid, as they were employed prior to the takeover. The High Court's decision to set aside the Tribunal's award was reversed, and the workmen were ordered to be reinstated with continuity of service.