Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 14-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (petitioner/applicant) vs Kachara Vahatuk Shramik Sangh (respondent).
  • The dispute concerns compliance with an award dated 22‑03‑2021 in favour of the respondent union for 580 members.
  • Payments under the award have been made to 326 members; the remaining 254 members or their heirs/legal representatives are not traceable.
  • The parties have agreed to employ various methods to locate the remaining workers, setting a deadline of 02‑10‑2026 to complete the exercise.
  • The Court clarified that the substantive responsibility for compliance rests with the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.

Final Outcome

  • The Court expects the petitioner to discharge its liability to the remaining members before 02‑10‑2026 and to report back to the Court thereafter.
  • The matter is listed for further hearing on 12‑10‑2026 at 2:00 p.m. to assess compliance.

Topics: Award Compliance, Labor Payments