Haryana
Data Centre Planning as an essential service for public safety and order
- 14 Jul 2023
- 1 min read
Why in News?
On July 13, 2023, the Government of Haryana has declared employment as essential services under data centres as established under the Haryana State Data Centre Policy, 2022 to ensure public safety, maintain public order and maintain community delivery or services.
Key Points:
- A notification to this effect has been issued by Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal.
- As per the provisions under clause (ii) of section 3 of the Haryana Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1974 (40 of 1974), the state government has announced that the Haryana Essential Services Maintenance Act will apply to employment covered under the Haryana State Data Centre Policy, 2022 and under data centres as established.
