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G.S.R. 342(E) · 8 May 2026

Rule 2 — Definitions

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InstrumentIndustrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026
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ChapterCHAPTER I — PRELIMINARY
Effective8 May 2026

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2. Definitions.–– (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,––

       (a) “Code” means the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (35 of 2020);

       (b) “electronically” means any information submitted by email or uploading on the official portal or digital
           payment in any mode for the purposes of the Code;

       (c) “Form” means the forms set forth in the Schedule to these rules;

       (d) “section” means a section of the Code.

(2) Words and expressions used in these rules which are not defined, but are defined in the Code, shall have their
respective meanings assigned to them in the Code.

Code concordance

This is a general, definitional or procedural rule for which no single subject section is assigned. Read it with section 99 and the proceeding in which it operates.

Forms and records

No form heading is directly assigned to this rule. Keep the application, notice, order, electronic acknowledgment and register required by the text.

Implementation owner

HR/employee relations with legal review and the authorised signatory specified by the rule.

System control

Create a workflow that blocks completion until every mandatory field, attachment, service method and timeline is satisfied.

Evidence

Preserve the exact filed form, annexures, electronic receipt, delivery proof, hearing material and final order.

Failure consequence

The underlying Code section may create invalidity, compensation, appeal, recovery, unfair-practice or penalty exposure.

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