Maruti Suzuki India is understood to have decided on resuming partial production at its violence-hit Manesar plant by next Tuesday.

A source said that “Almost all the assessments have been completed and partial resumption of the Manesar plant is likely next week. Monday being a holiday, it is likely that work will resume on Tuesday.”

The source added that While the labour issue remains a factor, the initial work is mostly expected to be in the automated divisions of the plant.

The source also said the company will work along with the district administration on the security of the plant in future to avoid a repeat of the July 18 incident.

Maruti Suzuki India Chief Operating Officer (Administration) Mr SY Siddiqui had said the company would take a final call on Friday. He had said that “We may be able to complete the total assessment of the situation at the Manesar plant by Friday and expect a clear picture to emerge regarding the reopening of the plant by then.”

The company had declared a lockout at the Manesar plant on July 21 following violence and arson in which one senior executive was killed and 100 others were injured.

Source - Business Line

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