In force · As amended up to 2026-08
Chapter V: STRIKES AND
LOCK-OUTS
``` | Section 25R: Penalty for closure
25R. Penalty for closure.- (1) Any employer who closes down an
undertaking without complying with the provisions of sub-section (1) of
section 25-O shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend
to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or
with both.
(2) Any employer, who contravenes 2*[an order refusing to grant
permission to close down an undertaking under sub-section (2) of section
25-O or a direction given under section 25P], shall be punishable with
imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may
extend to five thousand rupees, or with both, and where the contravention is
a continuing one, with a further fine which may extend to two thousand rupees
for every day during which the contravention continues after the conviction.
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Source: India Code