Ajoy Kumar Mandal v. the State of Jharkhand Thro the Secretary, Dept. of Agriculture, Animal Husband and Co-Operatives
Case brief
What is this about?
Fifty agricultural workers employed as Krishak Mitras sought mandamus to compel the State of Jharkhand and related authorities to pay minimum wages under the Minimum Wages Act and salary parity with Assistant Technological Managers, arguing they perform identical duties. Both parties agreed the petitioners should first file a fresh representation. The court disposed of the writ petition without reaching the merits, directing the petitioners to submit a joint representation to the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, who must decide the matter with a reasoned order within twelve weeks and, if the claim is genuine, issue consequential orders within four further weeks.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to file fresh joint representation before Respondent No. 1; Respondent No. 1 to decide with reasoned order within 12 weeks and issue consequential orders within 4 further weeks if claims are genuine.