N.C.O.A.OF CENT.PUBLIC SECTOR UNDER.&ORS vs U.O.I.

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution, addressed the denial of revised IDA pay scales to employees of the British India Corporation and its units. The Court held that these employees, being part of sick public sector undertakings, are entitled to the benefits under the order dated 19.7.1995 and the precedent set in S.L.P.(C) No. 16732/1997. The Court directed that arrears be computed and paid from 1st January 1999, emphasizing compliance with the earlier orders and the necessity of funds from the Central Government for implementation.