KICHHA SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED TR.GEN.MANG vs TARAI CHINI MILL MAJDOOR UNION,UTTARKHAN

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 overtime and leave encashment, as per the demand of the workmen. The Court clarified that the allowance is compensatory in nature and should reflect the total earnings of the workers. The High Court's affirmation of the Tribunal's decision was found to be without infirmity, thus the appeal was dismissed.