MOHAN MAHTO vs M/S CENTRAL COAL FIELD LTD. .

The Supreme Court ruled that the provisions of the National Coal Wage Agreement (N.C.W.A.) V, specifically Clause 9.3.2 and Clause 9.5.0, are binding under Section 18(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court held that the denial of compassionate appointment to the appellant, who applied after attaining majority, was unjustified as the circular imposing a six-month limitation was not applicable in this case. The Court directed the respondent to consider the appellant's application for employment on compassionate grounds.