SRINAGAR: The Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC), Leh, has proposed the reinstatement of a former employee of Sheshyon Innovations Private Limited (HIAL) and payment of Rs 3.06 lakh in maternity-related benefits after she raised grievances over denial of maternity leave, non-payment of benefits and termination of her services without prior notice.
The matter concerns Amina Khatoon, a former Purchase Manager with the company, who appeared before the Assistant Labour Commissioner on November 7, 2026. The proceedings were attended by the applicant and the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Geetanjali Angmo, representing Sheshyon Innovations Private Limited, the enterprise arm of the Himalayan Institute of Alternative Learning (HIAL).
According to the proceedings, Khatoon alleged that the company had neither sanctioned her maternity leave nor paid her admissible maternity benefits and had terminated her services without issuing any prior notice.
During the hearing, both parties expressed willingness to explore an amicable resolution through mutual discussions.
As part of the proposed settlement, the company was asked to consider reinstating Khatoon to her former position or an equivalent post, with continuity of service, in view of the observations regarding her termination without prior notice and adherence to the applicable procedure.
The proposed settlement also includes maternity benefits equivalent to 26 weeks, amounting to Rs 3,03,212, subject to statutory eligibility and verification, besides Rs 3,500 as maternity medical bonus.
This takes the proposed maternity-related settlement amount to Rs 3,06,712.
The proceedings state that the company must comply with the proposed settlement by November 26, 2026. In case of non-compliance by the stipulated date, the proposed settlement will be treated as unsuccessful and the matter will proceed in accordance with law.
In that eventuality, Khatoon’s additional compensation claim of Rs 50,000, over and above the proposed settlement amount of Rs 3,06,712, will also be considered.
The proceedings were recorded by the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Leh, on November 7, 2026.
