Kichha Sugar Company Limited ... vs Tarai Chini Mill Majdoor ...

The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award directing Kichha Sugar Company Limited to calculate the Hill Development Allowance at 15% of the basic wage, including amounts received as leave encashment and overtime wages, while excluding bonus and retaining allowance. The Court clarified that the Hill Development Allowance serves as a compensatory allowance for employees in challenging working conditions. The High Court's affirmation of the Tribunal's decision was found to be without infirmity, thus maintaining the workers' entitlement to the allowance as specified.