LOK SABHA
The services in the
Iron Mining Industry, have been declared as public utility service
under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 for another six months
with effect from December 13, 2002. The services in the Iron Mining
Industry were declared as public utility service since June 13,
2002.
The employees in
this industry, as a result, would among other things be required
to give notice to their employer six weeks in advance of proceeding
on strike so that conciliatory proceedings could be started. During
the conciliatory proceedings and seven days after their completion,
the employees cannot go on strike.