SC Upholds Equality for Assam’s Muster Roll, Work-Charged Staff
The Supreme Court on May 21, 2026, directed the Assam government to regularise muster roll and work-charged employees denied benefits despite a 2005 policy, citing Article 14.
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Assam Muster Roll Regularization: SC Directs State to Absorb Left-Out Workers
The Supreme Court has directed the Government of Assam to regularize left-out muster roll workers, ruling that denying benefits to similarly situated employees is unconstitutional. The regularization exercise must be completed within one year.