Which of the following statements with reference to ESMA are correct Both State legislatures and Par...........

Rajasthan Polity and Governance

Download Solution PDF

Which of the following statements with reference to ESMA are correct?

Both State legislatures and Parliament have power under the ESMA legislation.
List of essential services, in this context, is maintained by central government only.

1 only

2 only

Both

None

छोटे Courses बड़े Results

Master Polity and Governance

Prepare through Micro-courses

Try Now

Explanation:

Under the Act, the government can invoke to prohibit striking employees from refusing to work in certain essential services, which are necessary for the maintenance of normal life in the country.

The Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) was enacted in 1968, to maintain “certain essential services (which if obstructed would) affect the normal life of the community”.

The Essential Services Maintenance Act empowers the government to control production, distribution and supply of certain essential commodities.

The ESMA is a law made by the Parliament of India under List No. 33 in Concurrent List of 7th Schedule of Constitution of India.

Since the ESMA is concurrent legislation, Both State and Parliament have power under the legislation.

Every state maintains their own ESMA list in general.