J.Ram Mohan Reddy v. The Government of a.P., Rep. by its Principal Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
The Single Judge disposed of a writ petition challenging the exclusion of 1% Labour Cess in work estimates. Relying on a prior common order, the court directed respondents to include the cess for works continuing beyond twelve months with 10+ workers engaged, unless the amount was already estimated.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to include 1% cess in estimates for works continuing beyond twelve months with 10+ workers; no deduction of cess unless included in estimates.