Application of Act

This Act shall apply to all the essential services under the State Government and such services under any local authority as the State Government may by notification specify. This Act shall apply to scientific, technical, executive, operative and ministerial personnel connected with essential service. Explanation.—In this section personnel connected with essential service shall include: (i) persons engaged on contract; (ii) persons not in whole time employment; (iii) persons paid out of contingencies; and (iv) persons employed in work charged establishments.