Section 146: Resumption of operation

(1) Where, for any reason, the retrenchment of its labours has been made but the enterprise resumes its operation within two years or needs to supply additional labours, the preference for employment shall be given to the labours retrenched pursuant to Section 145.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), any other persons may be employed if the labour who has been retrenched fails to appear in spite of the notice given to him or her as prescribed.

(3) Where the employer does not give notice or does not employ, the concerned labour may, not later than thirty-five days, make an application to the Labour Court.

(4) Other provisions relating to this matter shall be as prescribed.