Chandigarh Admn invokes ESMA, bans strike at PGI for six months

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Chandigarh, Updated At : 03:15 AM Aug 12, 2025 IST

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The UT Administration has invoked the Haryana Essential Services (Maintenance) Act (ESMA), 1974, which is more stringent than the East Punjab Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1947, prohibiting any strike at the PGIMER for the next six months.A notification issued by the Administration said any strike at the PGIMER, Chandigarh, will affect services or supplies, public safety, health or sanitation and the maintenance of public order necessary for the life of the community at large.

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