State Act

The Bombay Industrial Relations Act, 1946

73. 5[State] Government may refer Industrial dispute to Industrial Court for arbitration.— Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the 6[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.