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Assam govt invokes ESMA, bans strikes at NTPC for six months

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Press Trust of India Guwahati

The Assam government has prohibited strikes at National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC), under ESMA, for a period of Six months, with immediate effect.

The state government in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Essential Services Maintenance (Assam) Act, 1980 has prohibited strikes in the state for a period of six months from the date of issue of the notification until further orders, said a government release here on Wednesday.

The notification prohibits strikes by officers, workmen, contract labours, tanker drivers and also khalasis associated with National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC), the release said.

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First Published: Sep 25 2019 | 10:05 PM IST

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