Should Workers Be Paid During Bharat Bandh When Unions Blocked Plant Access?

Please suggest whether wages should be paid to workmen for 08.01.2019 & 09.01.2019 (Bharat Bandh called by Trade Unions).

Our company did not receive any communication informing customers that our establishment would be closed on the aforementioned dates. Our establishment was open, but the Labor Union prevented workers and staff from entering the plant.

Therefore, in my opinion, "No Work" equals "No Pay."

Please advise.

S. K. Gupta
(+91 7978251078)
Rourkela

Establishment never supports any strike or bandh, so either there will be no pay or it will be adjusted from any leave. An alternative way the management can offer is to work on any off day to fill the gap.