Bare Act
Essential Services Maintanance Act, Gujarat.Year 1972
General19729 sections
This law regulates strikes in vital public services within the state of Gujarat to ensure that essential functions like government operations, public safety, and community supplies continue without interruption. It applies to state government employees and any other employment the government deems critical, such as utilities or public safety roles. The government can ban strikes in these areas if they believe a work stoppage would cause significant hardship or danger to the public. Participating in a prohibited strike is illegal and can lead to criminal penalties, including imprisonment and fines, ensuring that critical services remain operational during disputes.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Power to prohibit strikes in certain employments.
- 4. Penalty for illegal strikes.
- 5. Penalty for instigation, etc.
- 6. Penalty for giving financial aid to illegal strikes.
- 7. Section 4, 5 or 6 in addition to disciplinary action.
- 8. Power to arrest without warrant and offences to be non-bailable.
- 9. Saving.
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