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The Nagaland Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1978

The Nagaland Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1978

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This law regulates essential services in Nagaland, including transportation, water and electricity supply, public health facilities, and state government posts. It empowers the state government to prohibit strikes in these critical areas to ensure public safety and the smooth functioning of daily life. By making illegal strikes a punishable offense with potential imprisonment or fines, the Act aims to prevent disruptions that could harm the community and maintain the necessary supplies and services essential for survival and order.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title
  3. 2. Definition
  4. 3. Prohibition of strike
  5. 4. Penalty for illegal strikes
  6. 5. Penalty for instigation
  7. 6. Penalty for giving financial aid
  8. 7. Disciplinary action besides above penalty
  9. 8. Cognizable and non-bailable offences
  10. 9. Bar of Legal Proceedings

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