Assam government prohibits strike in oil, gas, refinery services

GUWAHATI: 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.