Industrial Relations Act, 2012 — section 45

45. Strike or lock-out in public utility services..—(1) The Government, in the case of a strike or lock-out relating to

(a)an industrial dispute of national importance; or

(b)an industrial dispute in respect of any of the public utility services which the Commission is competent to adjudicate and determine, may, by order in writing, prohibit a strike or lock-out at any time before or after the commencement of the strike or lock-out.

(2)The provisions of sub-Sections (4), (5) and (6) of Section 42 shall also apply to an order made under Sub-section (1) above as they apply to an order made under sub-section (3) of that section.