HIMACHAL ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION vs COMMISSIONER, CENTRAL CUSTOM AND EXCISE, CHANDIGARH

The Supreme Court held that in the interest of justice, a lumpsum compensation of Rs. 3,00,000/- should be awarded to daily wage workmen engaged by BSNL, as their project had concluded. The Court emphasized that if BSNL hires new daily wagers, the existing workmen should be given preference. The appeals were disposed of with directions for payment within six weeks, establishing the principle of fair compensation for workmen in similar employment situations.