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G.S.R. 342(E) · 8 May 2026

Rule 35 — Application for intended closing of industrial establishment and manner of serving copy of application to representatives of workers

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InstrumentIndustrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026
Rule35
ChapterCHAPTER X — SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO LAY-OFF, RETRENCHMENT AND CLOSURE IN CERTAIN
Effective8 May 2026

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35. Application for intended closing of industrial establishment and manner of serving copy of application to
representatives of workers.– An employer who intends to close down an industrial establishment, to which the
provisions of Chapter X of the Code apply, shall apply in Form XIV to the Central Government electronically for prior
permission, at least ninety days before the date on which the intended closure is to become effective, stating clearly
therein the reasons for such intended closure of the industrial establishment and simultaneously a copy of such
application shall also be sent to the representatives of the workers electronically and in person, or by speed post.

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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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