Can a Managing Director in a government, public sector, or corporate company in India issue an order today (May 2014) setting usage guidelines and limits for company-provided mobiles? Can they also demand reimbursement from employees for exceeding those limits during the previous financial year (2013-14)? Would employees have any recourse to challenge such an order if they deem it unfair?

Yes, a Managing Director can issue usage guidelines and limits for company-provided mobiles. However, demanding reimbursement for exceeding limits during the previous financial year may be legally challenging as it could be seen as retrospective action. Employees can challenge the order if they deem it unfair, potentially through internal grievance procedures or, in extreme cases, legal action.