Illegal Strikes and lockouts

prohibition of financial aid

B.H.MUKTHAR AHAMED
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Illegal Strikes And Lockouts
 The strikes and lockouts are deemed to be illegal when they
are resorted to or declared in contravention of the precisions
of the act.
 The provisions of section 22 and 23.
 Order passed by the appropriate govt under section 10(3)
and section 10 A (4A).
 Depends on the circumstances of the case and the statutory
provisions.
Penalty for Illegal Lockouts
 Section 26(2) of the industrial dispute act, 1947 provides
penalties for illegal lockouts.

 If any employer acts or does any act in furtherance of a strike

which is illegal such act is punishable with,

 Imprisonment – may extend up to one month or

 Fine- up to one thousand rupees or both

Penalty for Illegal Strikes
 Section 26(1) of the industrial disputes act, 1947 provides
penalties for illegal strikes

 If any workmen acts or does any act in furtherance of a strike

which is illegal such act is punishable with,

 Imprisonment – may extend up to one month or

 Fine- up to fifty rupees or both

Prohibition of financial aid to illegal
strikes and lockouts
 According to section 26 of the Act, no financial aid either
directly or indirectly shall be provided for the furtherance of
any illegal strike or lockout.