Secretary, Public Works Department vs Tukaram Pandurang Saraf

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Industrial Court and the Bombay High Court, affirming the entitlement of respondent-employees to holidays on 2nd and 4th Saturdays and payment of one and a half times their salary for work done on those days, as per the Kalelkar Award. The Court emphasized that the Kalelkar Award, which governs the service conditions of Public Works Department employees, mandates these benefits. The appeal by the employer was dismissed, reinforcing the rights of the employees under the established award.