73.1[State] Government may refer Industrial dispute to Industrial Court for arbitration
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the1[State] Government may, at any time, refer an Industrial dispute to the arbitration of the Industrial Court, if on a report made by the Labour Officer or otherwise it is satisfied that-
(1) by reason of the continuance of the dispute-
(a) a serious outbreak of disorder or a breach of the public peace is likely to occur; or
(b) serious or prolonged hardship to a large section of the community is likely to be caused; or
(c) the industry concerned is likely to be seriously affected or the prospects and scope for employment therein curtailed; or
(2) the dispute is not likely to be settled by other means; or
(3) it is necessary in the public interest to do so.
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1. This word was substituted for the word "Provincial" by the Adaptation of Laws Order, 1950.