Case Details

  • Case Name: Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 11007/2024
  • Origin: Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 05-10-2023 in LPA No. 593/2018 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Patna
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India
  • Order/Decision No.: Not specified
  • Date of Order: 22-05-2026
  • Period of Dispute/Violation: Not explicitly stated

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Bihar State Rajya Path Parivahan Nigam Karamchari Sangathan (appellant‑Union)
  • Respondent(s): State of Bihar & Others
  • Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Amit Pawan (AOR), Mr. Hassan Zubair Waris, Adv. Ms. Aastha Shrestha, Adv. Ms. Shivangi Singh Rawat, Adv. Mr. Suchit Singh Rawat, Adv. Mr. Atiqur Rehman Khan, Adv.
  • Counsel for Respondent(s): Mr. Manish Kumar (AOR), Mr. Divyansh Mishra, Adv. Mr. Kumar Saurav, Adv.
  • Additional Counsel: Mr. Braj Kishore Mishra (AOR), Mr. Ajay Srivastava, Adv. Mr. Abhishek Yadav, Adv. Mr. Adrut Ashish, Adv.

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • The Union sought full and final settlement of claims of its workmen, citing prolonged service rendered by the workmen and the precarious financial condition of the Corporation.
  • The dispute centered on the amount payable to each member of the appellant‑Union and the timeline for disbursement.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court, after balancing the competing considerations of long‑service workmen and the Corporation’s financial constraints, determined that a lump‑sum settlement was appropriate.
  • No specific legal precedent or statutory provision was quoted in the excerpt, but the Court’s reasoning emphasized equity between the workers’ entitlement and the state’s fiscal capacity.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • Settlement Amount: Rs 7,50,000 (Rupees Seven Lakh Fifty Thousand only) to each of the 330/338 members of the appellant‑Union.
  • Disbursement Timeline: The amount must be paid to the concerned members within three months from the date of the order (i.e., by 22‑08‑2026).
  • Compliance Requirements:
  • The State of Bihar shall file a compliance affidavit by 31‑08‑2026.
  • A list of compliance details shall be placed on 01‑09‑2026 for perusal.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • The State of Bihar is obligated to ensure timely payment of the stipulated lump‑sum to each eligible union member.
  • The State must prepare and submit a compliance affidavit detailing the fulfillment of the payment directive.
  • The compliance list to be filed on 1st September 2026 will serve as a record for verification by the Court.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The appeal is allowed as per the signed order placed on file.
  • All pending applications, if any, are disposed of.
  • The Court’s directions are enforceable, with the stipulated deadlines for payment, affidavit filing, and list submission.
  • Non‑compliance may attract further judicial scrutiny or contempt proceedings, though such consequences are not detailed in the excerpt.