Hindustan Steel Works Construction ... vs Hindustan Steel Works Construction ...

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, affirming that the withdrawal of construction allowance by Hindustan Steel Works Construction Limited violated Section 9-A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that the withdrawal constituted a variation of the terms and conditions of service, necessitating adherence to the mandatory provisions of Section 9-A. The Court rejected the employer's argument regarding the maintainability of the writ petition, affirming that no factual controversy had been adjudicated, thus supporting the employees' claim.