The Meghalaya Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1980
The Meghalaya Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1980
The Meghalaya Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1980, is a legislative measure designed to ensure the uninterrupted supply of vital public services within the state. It empowers the Meghalaya State Government to prohibit strikes in sectors deemed "essential," specifically those related to the production, storage, and distribution of gas, water, and electricity. For the ordinary citizen, this Act serves as a safeguard against service disruptions that could threaten public health or safety. It imposes strict penalties, including imprisonment and fines, on employees who participate in, incite, or financially support illegal strikes, while also granting authorities the power to arrest offenders without a warrant.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Amendment of Section 2 of the Act No. 23 of 1980
- 3. Power to prohibit strikes in certain employments
- 4. Dismissal of employees participating in illegal strikes
- 5. Penalty for illegal strikes
- 6. Penalty for instigation etc
- 7. Penalty for giving financial aid to illegal strikes
- 8. Power to arrest without warrant
- 9. Offences to be tried summarily
- 10. Act to override other laws
- 11. Repeal of Ordinance 7 of
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