CHAIRMAN-CUM-MANAGING DIRECTOR,N.T.C.&OR vs N.T.C (WBAB&O) LTD.EMPLOYEES UNION.

The Supreme Court addressed the claims of staff from various textile mills under the National Textile Corporation Ltd. for 'equal pay for equal work' as per Section 3(1) of the Sick Textile Undertakings (Nationalization) Act, 1974. The Court noted the significant disparity in pay scales between mill staff and corporate office staff, which had increased from 159% to 642% over the years, leading to discontent and litigation. The Court emphasized the need for parity in pay scales, given the similar nature of work performed by both groups, and sought to resolve the issue amicably through the National Industrial Tribunal.