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

The Assam government hasprohibited strikes at National Thermal Power CorporationLimited (NTPC), under ESMA, for a period of Six months, withimmediate effect

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

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