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Himachal Declares HRTC Services Essential Amid Drivers' Strike Threat
🗓 25 Jun 2026, 01:02 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh government has invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) to declare Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) services as essential, prohibiting any strike by its employees.
The Himachal Pradesh administration has taken a significant step by declaring the services of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) as essential. This declaration comes under the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), effectively barring employees from participating in any strike.
The decision was made in anticipation of a potential strike called by the HRTC drivers and conductors unions, which was scheduled to commence on June 25. The government's move aims to ensure the continuity of public transportation services across the state.
By classifying HRTC operations as essential, the government underscores its commitment to maintaining public utility services and preventing disruptions that could affect commuters and the state's transport network.
The decision was made in anticipation of a potential strike called by the HRTC drivers and conductors unions, which was scheduled to commence on June 25. The government's move aims to ensure the continuity of public transportation services across the state.
By classifying HRTC operations as essential, the government underscores its commitment to maintaining public utility services and preventing disruptions that could affect commuters and the state's transport network.