(1) If a strike has been started or continued without giving prior notice  as mentioned in Section 75 or if the collective dispute is not solved through the
process mentioned in Sub-section (3) of Section 73, the Proprietor may declare a lock-out of the Enterprise after submitting the justifications with its rationale and
obtaining the approval of Government of Nepal.
(2) Before declaring a lock-out as per Sub-section (1), the Proprietor shall issue a notice for the information ♣ of workers and employees seven days in advance
specifying the date of effecting the lock-out and announcing that the Enterprise shall be locked-out if the strike is not called off.
(3) If there is a situation with possibility of damage to the Enterprise through riot, violence, destruction, etc ♣ from the workers and employees during the strike
the Proprietor may cause lock-out even without following the process of Sub- section (1) and (2). If a lockout is made in the Enterprise in such situation, the
Labour office and the Department of Labour shall be informed about the lock-out  with reasons within three days.
(4) Government of Nepal may at any time declare the lock-out of an enterprise as void, in case it appears irrational or it is likely to cause a breach in law and order
conditions of the country or it is contrary to the economic interests of country.