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G.S.R. 342(E) · 8 May 2026

Rule 30 — Application for intended lay-off and manner of serving copy of such application to workers

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InstrumentIndustrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026
Rule30
ChapterCHAPTER X — SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO LAY-OFF, RETRENCHMENT AND CLOSURE IN CERTAIN
Effective8 May 2026

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30. Application for intended lay-off and manner of serving copy of such application to workers.– (1) An
application shall be made by the employer in Form-XIV to the Central Government seeking permission for lay-off of a
worker stating clearly therein the reasons for the intended lay-off and a copy of such application shall be served
simultaneously to the worker concerned, electronically or in person or by speed post.

(2) The application referred to in sub-rule (1) shall also be displayed conspicuously by the employer on the notice board
or on electronic board at the main entrance of the industrial establishment.

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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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