ANDHRA BANK THRO REG.MANAGER,VISAKHA. vs I.T.-CUM-LABOUR COURT

The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's decision that it had jurisdiction to entertain the reference regarding the denial of enhanced house rent allowance to the employees of Andhra Bank. The Court found that the Tribunal correctly concluded that the bank's refusal to provide the enhanced allowance was unjustified, especially in light of similar provisions made by other banks and the State Government. Consequently, the Court affirmed the Tribunal's award in favor of the Andhra Bank Award Staff Employees’ Union, mandating the payment of house rent allowance at 20% of the basic pay.