WARSALIGANJ SAHKARI CHINI MILL MAZD.UNIN vs STATE OF BIHAR .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether seasonal workers of closed sugar factories are entitled to retaining allowance. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that no retaining allowance is payable due to the closure of the factories. However, it directed that the retaining allowance, which would have been payable had the factories been operational, should be considered for calculating pensionary benefits under the Exit Settlement scheme. The appeals were disposed of accordingly, with no costs awarded.