The Ministry of Labour and Employment vide its notification dated 26th May 2022, has extended the public utility service status to services engaged in the coal industry under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
The Ministry has lastly declared the said industry to be a public utility service for the purposes of the said Act for a period of six months from 27th November 2021. However, due to the opinion that public interest requires the extension of the public utility service status to the said industry, it is extended for a further period of six months with effect from 27th May 2022.
