(1.) THESE three appeals by special leave, arise out of the Award dated 15/04/1971 of the Industrial Tribunal, Maharashtra, Bombay, in References (I.T. Nos. 20 and 105 of 1969 and 70 of 1970).
(2.) THE main questions that arise for consideration in these appeals relate to the award of dearness allowance, classification of grades and fixation of wages and a direction given by the Industrial Tribunal regarding the Incentive Bonus Scheme as modified by the Company. There is also a minor point regarding a particular clause in the Gratuity Scheme as framed by the Tribunal in Reference (I.T. No. 20 of 1969). Though there are certain other matters dealt with in the award in Reference (I.T. No. 20 of 1969), they are not the subject of controversy in these appeals.
(3.) THE wage-scales of the clerical and subordinate staff were as follows:- <FRM>JUDGEMENT_552_3_1972Html2.htm</FRM>