Section 5
Penalty for illegal strikes.
The Essential Services Maintenance (Assam) Act, 1980
About this Act
An Act to provide for the maintenance of certain essential services and the normal life of the community in Assam.
Any person who commences a strike which is illegal under this Act,
or goes or remains on, or otherwise takes part in, any such strike shall be punishable with imprisonment
for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or
with both.