Whether factories come under Essential services (Public Utility) - is the liability to pay salary on Principal employer or Contractor?

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Whether factories come under Essential services (Public Utility) which are the control of Govt. /PSU /Private, is the liability to pay salary on Principal employer or Contractor who has not turned duty during COVID - 19 (not closed the factory during COVID 19). Please give your views
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