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G.S.R. 342(E) · 8 May 2026

Rule 19 — Notice for change

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InstrumentIndustrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026
Rule19
ChapterCHAPTER V — NOTICE OF CHANGE
Effective8 May 2026

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19. Notice for change.– (1) Any employer intending to effect any change in the conditions of service applicable to any
worker in respect of any matter specified in the Third Schedule to the Code, shall give notice in Form- IV electronically
or by speed post or in person, to such workers likely to be affected by such change and shall also upload such notice on
the designated portal, if any, of the industrial establishment.

(2) The notice mentioned in sub-rule (1) shall be displayed conspicuously by the employer on the notice board or on the
electronic notice board at the main entrance of the industrial establishment:

         Provided that when there is a registered Trade Union or registered Trade Unions or a negotiating union or
negotiating council relating to the concerned industrial establishment, a copy of such notice shall also be served in the

manner specified in sub-rule (1) on the secretary of such Trade Union or each of the secretaries of such Trade Unions,
or secretary of the negotiating union or constituent of negotiating council, as the case may be.

                                                       CHAPTER VI

                          VOLUNTARY REFERENCE OF DISPUTES TO ARBITRATION

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Primary operative section

Forms and records

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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