D. Dasthagir v. The Government of A.P. Rep by its Principal Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging the exclusion of 1% Labour Cess in work estimates post-26.06.2007, directing inclusion for long-duration projects before authorizing deduction.
What did the court decide?
Respondents to include 1% cess in estimates for works continuing over 12 months with 10+ workers; no deduction unless included in estimates.