THE INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT, 1947 · SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO LAY-OFF, RETRENCHMENT AND CLOSURE IN CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS
Section 25Q — Penalty for lay-off and retrenchment without previous permission
Any employer who contravenes the provisions of section 25M or 1*** of section 25N shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.