Labour - Industrial Relations Code
Industrial Relations Code forms
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Source set
Primary source: Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026, G.S.R. 342(E), 8 May 2026.
Form I - Memorandum of settlement arrived at in conciliation proceedings or otherwise
Rule: Rule 4
Trigger: Used to record settlement terms between employer and workers, including settlements outside conciliation where the copy must be marked to the concerned Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central).
Form II - Application to Tribunal
Rule: Rule 9(8) / Rule 23(9)
Trigger: Used for an application before the Central Government Industrial Tribunal with applicant, opposite party, dispute facts and prayer.
Form IV - Notice of change of service conditions
Rule: Rule 19
Trigger: Employer notice of intended change in service conditions for matters specified in the Third Schedule.
Form VI - Authorisation to be represented in proceeding before the authority
Rule: Rules 22, 41 and 42
Trigger: Authorisation by worker(s), employer(s) or groups to be represented before the relevant authority.
Form X - Application under section 59(2) by assignee or heir of deceased worker
Rule: Rule 24
Trigger: Application to the Tribunal by assignee/heir seeking determination of money or benefits due to a deceased worker.
Form XI - Notice of strike by union or group of workers
Rule: Rule 25
Trigger: Strike notice by union or group of workers stating the proposed strike date and reasons.
Form XII - Notice of lock-out by employer of industrial establishment
Rule: Rule 26
Trigger: Employer notice of intended lock-out in specified department(s) or section(s), with reasons in the annexure.
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