Power to prohibit lay-off in certain establishments

(1) If the Government is satisfied that in the public interest it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may by general or special Order, prohibit lay-off, on any ground other than shortage of power or natural calamity, of any workman (other than a badli workman or a casual workman) whose name is borne on the muster rolls of any establishment pertaining to any essential service specified in the Order. (2) An Order made under sub-section (1) shall be published in such manner as the Government considers best calculated to bring it to the notice of the persons affected by the Order.