Assam govt prohibits strike in oil, gas, refinery services

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Press Trust of India Guwahati
Last Updated : Oct 24 2014 | 6:30 PM IST
The Assam government, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Essential Services Maintenance (Assam) Act, 1980, today prohibited strikes in the state by all those involved in the services of oil fields, gas sector or refinery.
The government, through a notification, prohibited strike by officers, workmen, contract labourers, tanker drivers and 'khalasis' (helpers) involved in the services of oil fields, gas sector or refinery of any establishment or undertaking dealing with the production, supply or distribution of petroleum and petroleum products, including natural gas.
A government release here said the order will remain in force for a period of six months from the date of issue of this notification until further orders.
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First Published: Oct 24 2014 | 6:30 PM IST

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