Union Of India vs Avtar Chand

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of writ petitions filed by the Union of India against the order of the Specified Authority under Section 20(3) of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which directed the payment of minimum wages and compensation to skilled workers. The Court found no justification for the appellants' claim that the compensation awarded was inconsistent with similar cases, affirming that the workers were entitled to the difference in wages and the specified compensation. The outcome confirmed the authority's decision to award Rs.1,49,412/- to each worker, including a 200% compensation.