Lay-off continuation in mines requires a timely Form-XIV application, with specified worker details and reasons for continuation. An employer of a mine must, where workers other than badli workers or casual workers have been laid off because of fire, flood, excess inflammable gas, or explosion, apply within thirty days from the commencement of the lay-off for permission to continue it. The application must be made electronically and by speed post in Form-XIV to the Central Government, with a copy to the concerned Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), and must specify the period, number of workers laid off, total workforce, date of lay-off, and reasons for continuation.