The NAGALAND ESSENTIAL SERVICES (MAINTENANCE) ACT, 1978)
nagaland · 1978
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- S. 2Section 2 defines "essential service" and "strike" for the Nagaland Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1978.
- S. 3Section 3 prohibits strikes in essential services in Nagaland when deemed necessary by the State Government, with orders published and extendable.
- S. 4Section penalizes illegal strikes with imprisonment up to one year, fine up to ₹1,000, or both.
- S. 5Section penalizes illegal strikes and financial aid to them with up to two years' imprisonment or a fine of up to ₹2,000.
- S. 6Section 6 penalizes individuals who financially support illegal strikes in Nagaland with imprisonment or fines.
- S. 7Section 7 allows actions under other sections to be additional to disciplinary actions, and outlines non-bailable, cognizable offenses.
- S. 8Section 8 allows police to arrest without a warrant for offenses under the Act and makes them non-bailable.
- S. 9Section 9 protects individuals from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Nagaland Essential Services (Maintenance) Act.
- S. 1978(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Nagaland