STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD. vs CHOUDHARY TILOTAMA DAS .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the High Court's directive allowing ex-employees of the Rourkela Steel Plant to retain their quarters on a long-term sub-lease basis under the 2002 Scheme. The Court held that the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) had the authority to grant such sub-leases, affirming the High Court's decision while clarifying that the cost of the quarters should be computed based on the rates at the time the Scheme was enacted, along with applicable interest. The appeal by SAIL was dismissed, upholding the rights of the ex-employees as per the earlier judgment.