The Essential Services Maintenance (Assam) Act, 1980

The Essential Services Maintenance (Assam) Act, 1980 is a law that allows the government to regulate essential services in the state of Assam. This act provides for the maintenance of certain essential services in the state of Assam and enables the government to take necessary steps to ensure the smooth functioning of these services during strikes, lockouts, or any other form of disruption. The act also provides for the prohibition of strikes in essential services and provides for penalties for anyone violating the provisions of the act.