July 24, 2012 8:35 PM

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Trouble-hit Maruti Suzuki now faces HSIIDC claim

Prohibitory orders were today clamped around the Maruti Suzuki's Manesar plant, which was rocked by violent labour unrest last week.

The orders issued also prohibited carrying of weapons like fire arms, swords, knives, cycle chains and lathis. Taking out any type of procession without prior permission of the administration has also been banned.

The violators would be liable to be prosecuted under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code.

The Haryana Government has arrested six more workers of Maruti Suzuki for their alleged involvement in arson and rioting at the Manesar plant. According to police, the arrested include a resident of Karnal, Organising Secretary of Workers' Union and two residents each of Jhajjar.

Meanwhile, The State Government has asked Maruti Suzuki to pay Rs 235 crore to the Haryana State Industries and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) as enhanced compensation to farmers for land acquisition under a Supreme Court order.

In a notice issued on June 25, HSIIDC warned the company that if it did not deposit the amount within three months, the land allotted for the Manesar plant shall become liable for resumption and further action would be taken”.

According to HSIIDC, the notice was issued as the firm did not respond to an earlier communication in March 2012

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