ESMA invoked against Maha Dharna by power staff
Deccan ChronicleVIJAYAWADA: NTR district police have warned that provisions of ESMA will be invoked against those participating in the Maha Dharna called by Andhra Pradesh Power Employees JAC and other electricity unions on Tuesday, August 8. In a press release on Sunday, NTR district police commissioner Kanthi Rana Tata pointed out that the state government had passed GO 54 on May 10 bringing under ESMA services of all transmission and generation companies in Andhra Pradesh and banning any protests or strikes in them. The police commissioner said they have information that outsiders may join the dharna and resort to disturbances or violence, as has been witnessed in the past. The police commissioner warned that despite these warnings and limitations, if anyone participates in the dharna on Tuesday, strict action will be taken against them under the ESMA Act and departmental action as per Andhra Pradesh Civil Services Conduct Rules.