security paper mill, hoshangabad declared as public utility service

Thursday, July 14, 2005

Security Paper Mill, Hoshangabad has been declared a public utility service under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 for six months with effect from July 7, 2005. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, this has been done in public interest.

The employees in this industry, as a result, would among other things be required to give notice to their employer six weeks in advance of proceeding on strike so that conciliatory proceedings could be started. During the conciliatory proceedings and seven days after their completion, the employees cannot go on strike.

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