Iron and Steel Industry continue to be a Public Utility Service for next 6 months under the Industrial Disputes Act
The Central Government had notified the services engaged in the Iron and Steel Industry (item 7 of the First Schedule of the ID Act) to be a Public Utility Service (PUS) for a period of six months effective from 18 January 2021 (Ministry of
Labour and Employment number S.O. 226 (E), dated 18th January, 2021).
The Government has further notified the said industry continue to be a PUS for another six months with effect from 18 July 2021.