Section 11
Keeping On Reserve
(1) In case where the curtailment of production or service in any Enterprise for some period is necessary or where operation of the Enterprise
cannot be continued for some special circumstance, the Proprietor, under Sub- section (2), may curtail its production or service or may close the Enterprise or a
part of thereof.
(2) Permission from the Labour Office in case of a period up to fifteen days and from the Department of Labour in case of a period for more than that shall
have to be taken while curtailing the production or service or closing the Enterprise or any part thereof as mentioned in Sub-section (1). The Labour Office shall, inform the Department of Labour of such permission in case it has given permission.
(3) While doing curtailment in the production or service pursuant to Sub- section (1), any worker working on shifts or on wages or
♣ permanent worker or employee of the Enterprise except the employee shall be kept reserve on the condition of receiving half of his/her remuneration.
Provided that, such worker or employee shall continue to receive the appropriate facilities which he/she is receiving.
(4) If any worker or employee kept in reserve pursuant to Sub-section (3) refuse to work on another assignment or similar nature equal
♣ on remuneration offered by the proprietor in the same Enterprise or another Enterprise under his/her control or if he/her does not come in the Enterprise once a day during office hours or on other situations as prescribed, the Proprietor may withheld the remuneration and facility of such worker and employee.