Kerala Toddy Workers Welfare Fund, Employee Of Licensee, Not An Employer: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court clarified that employees of a licensee under the Kerala Toddy Workers' Welfare Fund Act cannot be considered as employees of the state. The court ruled that the licensee, being an independent contractor, is responsible for complying with the welfare provisions for toddy workers. This decision delineates the responsibilities of licensees and ensures that the state's obligations are not misinterpreted.