Chairman-Cum-Managing Director, ... vs N.T.C. (Wbab & O) Ltd.Employees Union & ...

The Supreme Court addressed the claims of staff engaged by textile mills under the National Textile Corporation Ltd. for 'equal pay for equal work' as per the Sick Textile Undertakings (Nationalization) Act, 1974, specifically Section 3(1) and Section 5. The Court recognized the significant disparity in pay scales between mill staff and corporate office staff, which had escalated from 159% to 642% over the years, leading to discontent among mill workers. The Court emphasized the need for parity in pay scales and acknowledged the ongoing litigation stemming from this issue, ultimately seeking an amicable resolution.