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The Essential Services Maintainance (Arunachal Pradesh) Act, 1993

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This law applies to the state of Arunachal Pradesh and regulates essential services like transport, water supply, and hospitals. It empowers the state government to prohibit strikes and lock-outs in these sectors if doing so is necessary for public interest. By allowing these restrictions, the Act aims to prevent disruptions that could harm the community or public safety, ensuring that vital services continue to function smoothly even during labor disputes. The government can issue orders banning these actions for up to six months, which can be extended if needed.

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  1. 1. Short title extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Power to prohibit strikes in certain employments
  4. 4. Power to prohibit lock-outs
  5. 5. Illegal strikes
  6. 6. Prohibition of lock-outs
  7. 7. Penalty for illegal strikes
  8. 8. Penalty for lock-outs
  9. 9. Penalty for instigation
  10. 10. Penalty for giving financial aid to illegal strikes
  11. 11. Power to arrest without warrant
  12. 12. Act to be in addition to other laws
  13. 13. Amendment
  14. 14. Repeal and saving

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