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(1) If the State Governmenl i s satistkd that in the public interest it is neces- sary or expedient so to do, it may, by gnerul or special order, prohibit Iock-oats in any establishment pxtaining to any essentiaI servicc specified in the order. (2) An order made under sub-section (1) shall be published in such manner as the State Government considers best ealculnted to -bring I t to thc notice of the persons afFected by the ordcr. (3) An order mndc under sub-section (1) shall be in fox+ for six months bnly, but the State Government may, by a like order, extend it for any period not exceeding six months if it is satisfied that in the public interest it i s nwssary so to do. (4) Upon the issue of an order uader sub-section (I) - (6) no emplo~er in relatian to an atablishment to which the order appUes shall commence any lwk-out; (b) any lock-out dtolared or ~ m m m c a d . whethcr before or arter the. issue of the order by any tmpl oycr in relation to an mtabBshment to which the-order applits ahall be illegal. . (5) Any employer in -relation to an q?!ablishment who eommenccs, continue or owmi= actr in fudherece of a lock-out which is illegal under . this .s&ion shall be punishable with imprisonment or a term which mcy extend to sh month, or ,with fine which. w y exfond - to :one' thousand rupeoe, or with bath. 29 mar to