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G.S.R. 342(E) · 8 May 2026

Rule 29 — Service of notice for intended closure

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InstrumentIndustrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026
Rule29
ChapterCHAPTER IX — LAY-OFF, RETRENCHMENT AND CLOSURE
Effective8 May 2026

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Exact rule text

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29. Service of notice for intended closure.- (1) If an employer intends to close down an industrial establishment, the
employer shall give notice in Form-XIII at least sixty days before the date of intended closure to the Central Government
and a copy thereof to the concerned Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) by e-mail or speed post.

(2) A copy of the notice referred to in sub-rule (1) shall also be sent to the registered Trade Unions or authorised
representatives of workers, as the case may be, operating in the Industrial establishments.

                                                     CHAPTER X

  SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO LAY-OFF, RETRENCHMENT AND CLOSURE IN CERTAIN
                                 ESTABLISHMENTS

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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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