#Employment Status

The Kerala High Court has ruled that construction workers whose service was terminated without formal order may continue working until the Welfare Board decides their representation, affirming legitimate expectation when no replacement has been appointed. This sets a critical precedent for informal workers relying on de facto employment stability under administrative law, reinforcing natural justice beyond strict procedural compliance.

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that pigmy agents working for Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank are employees, not business facilitators, making their services exempt from GST under Schedule III of the CGST Act. The decision hinges on control, remuneration structure, and TDS deductions - setting a critical precedent for rural banking networks and informal service providers across India.