Amidst the ongoing movements and protests in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has implemented ESMA in the state. Let us tell you that since December 2, farmers of Noida and Greater Noida have been continuously protesting. If their demands are not met, the farmers have announced to march to Delhi. In view of this, Section 163 has been implemented in the entire district.
The police administration has announced that there will be neither any protest nor any mahapanchayat in the district. Dozens of farmers doing this have been arrested and sent to jail. Meanwhile, the government has banned strikes in any department of the state. Uttar Pradesh Appointment and Personnel Department has issued instructions to all the government departments of the state.
What is ESMA?
The purpose of bringing this law was to ensure the maintenance of essential services including electricity supply, transport and medical services in the country. This law empowers state governments to take strict action, including arrest and prosecution, against those who disrupt essential services.
What will be considered essential services?
These include services related to public protection, water supply, sanitation, hospitals and national defense. Along with this, petrol, coal, electricity, fertilizer, transport services, distribution of grains have also been included in the essential services.
Restrictions are imposed on employees
When any state government implements the provisions of ESMA, many restrictions are imposed on government employees and officers. During this period, state government employees cannot refuse to work overtime if needed.
If any government employee violates the rules during the implementation of the law, then if found guilty, he can be sentenced to 1 year in jail and a fine of Rs 1,000. Not only this, the police can arrest anyone without warrant for violating the rules.
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