FORM OF NOTICE OF LOCK‑OUT TO BE GIVEN BY THE EMPLOYER ON A PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE
Form M
	                                             (See rule 72)
 
Form of notice of lock‑out to be given by an employer carrying on a Public Utility Service 
 
Name of employer ..................................................................................
Address ................................................................................................
Dated the……………..day of……………..20…………….. 
 
In accordance with the provisions of sub‑section (2) of section 22 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, I/We hereby give notice to all concerned that it is my/our intention to effect a lock‑out, in……………..department(s), section(s), of my/our establishment with effect from……………..for the reasons explained in the annexure.
											Signature…………….. 
											Designation…………….. 
		ANNEXURE
Statement of Reasons.
Copy forwarded to:
 
(1) The Secretary of the Registered Union, if any.
(2) Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central) ........................
 
[Here enter office address of the Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central) in the local area concerned.]
 
(3) Regional Labour Commissioner (Central) ……………..Zone.
(4) Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi.