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The Sikkim Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1978, is a legislative measure designed to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical public services within the state. It empowers the State Government to prohibit strikes in designated essential services when public interest demands it. The Act classifies violations as cognizable and non-bailable offences, subject to summary trial by a Judicial Magistrate. It also grants authorities the power to restrict the movement of employees in specific essential roles to ensure service continuity. For citizens, this means that services like law enforcement and other critical utilities remain operational, preventing disruptions that could threaten public safety or order.
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Chronological legislative evolution of The Sikkim Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1978 across statutory gazettes and amending Acts.