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Labour Law—Bonus—‘Wages’ does not include “bonus”.

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Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments (Conferment of Permanent Status to Workmen) Act, 1981- Dispute over the permanent status of certain workmen – The Court considered whether the Act, 1981 applies to the parties and if the suggestion to institute an ‘Industrial Disputes Claim’ was sustainable – The Corporation argued that the Act and the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 do not apply to them, and that certain activities, like construction, exempt them from the Act – The Union argued that the Corporation has exploited temporary employees for years and that the Inspector of Labour’s order granting permanent status should not be questioned – The Corporation’s appeal was dismissed, and the Union’s appeal was allowed – The Court found the Corporation an industrial establishment, and the employees had uninterrupted service qualifying them for permanent status – The Court analyzed the Act’s definitions, the Corporation’s activities, and previous orders and judgments – The Court concluded that the Act applies to the dispute, and the Inspector of Labour’s findings should not have been disturbed.

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The main issues revolve around the revision of pay scales, allowances, and the comparability of the employer’s units for wage determination – unal to re-examine the case afresh within six months – The Court found that the High Court overstepped its jurisdiction by re-appreciating evidence and making independent factual determinations – The Court referenced several cases to establish the scope of the High Court’s jurisdiction and the industry-cum-region test for wage revision

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