The Essential Services Maintenance (Assam) Act, 1980

Section 6. Penalty for instigation, etc

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

6. Penalty for instigation, etc. —Any person who instigates or incites other persons to take part in, or otherwise acts in furtherance of, a strike which is illegal under this Act shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both. 1. Subs. by Act 40 of 1981, s. 13, for "under sub-clause (xiv)" (w.e.f. 23-9-1981). 2. Subs. by s. 13, ibid, for "appropriate Government" (w.e.f. 23-9-1981).

Source: India Code