Rule 36: Review of order
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Rule 36 — Governs review of order and the rights, duties, powers or procedure expressly stated in this rule. Key operative text: (2) The employer or any worker concerned may make an application along with the order referred to in sub-rule (1), within thirty days from the date on which such order is made, to the Central Government for reviewing that…
Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026 were finally notified under G.S.R. 342(E), 8 May 2026. The Central Rules must be read with the Code and any later amendment/corrigendum.
Finin2min analysis — operative rule mechanics
Operative clauses
- (2) The employer or any worker concerned may make an application along with the order referred to in sub-rule (1), within thirty days from the date on which such order is made, to the Central Government for reviewing that order and that Government shall, within two months from the date on which such application is made, dispose of that application after providing the concerned parties an opportunity of being heard.
- (3) Where the Central Government decides to review the order referred to in sub-rule (1) on its own motion, it may take necessary steps within one month from the date on which the order is made, and after providing the concerned parties an opportunity of being heard, dispose of such review within a period of two months from the date on which such decision is taken.
Provisos / explanations
- No proviso/explanation was separately extracted from this rule.
Thresholds & timelines
- (2) The employer or any worker concerned may make an application along with the order referred to in sub-rule (1), within thirty days from the date on which such order is made, to the Central Government for reviewing that order and that Government shall, within two months from the date on which such application is made, dispose of that application after…
- (3) Where the Central Government decides to review the order referred to in sub-rule (1) on its own motion, it may take necessary steps within one month from the date on which the order is made, and after providing the concerned parties an opportunity of being heard, dispose of such review within a period of two months from the date on which such…
Mapped Code sections
Full notified text — Rule 36
36. Review of order.– (1) The Central Government may, either on its own motion or on an application made by the
employer or any worker, review its order granting or refusing to grant permission for the closing down of an industrial
establishment.
(2) The employer or any worker concerned may make an application along with the order referred to in sub-rule (1),
within thirty days from the date on which such order is made, to the Central Government for reviewing that order and
that Government shall, within two months from the date on which such application is made, dispose of that application
after providing the concerned parties an opportunity of being heard.
(3) Where the Central Government decides to review the order referred to in sub-rule (1) on its own motion, it may take
necessary steps within one month from the date on which the order is made, and after providing the concerned parties
an opportunity of being heard, dispose of such review within a period of two months from the date on which such
decision is taken.
CHAPTER XI
WORKER RE-SKILLING FUNDApplication and evidence
- Primary statutory test — (2) The employer or any worker concerned may make an application along with the order referred to in sub-rule (1), within thirty days from the date on which such order is made, to the Central Government for reviewing that order and that Government shall, within two months from the date on which such application is made, dispose of that application after providing the concerned parties an opportunity of being heard.
- Additional operative limb — (3) Where the Central Government decides to review the order referred to in sub-rule (1) on its own motion, it may take necessary steps within one month from the date on which the order is made, and after providing the concerned parties an opportunity of being heard, dispose of such review within a period of two months from the date on which such decision is taken.
- Numerical or timing control — (2) The employer or any worker concerned may make an application along with the order referred to in sub-rule (1), within thirty days from the date on which such order is made, to the Central Government for reviewing that order and that Government shall, within two months from the date on which such application is made, dispose of that application after…
- Code Section mapping — 80. Read the mapped provision together with this text rather than treating the concordance as a substitute for it.
- Evidence file — retain facts and records proving the role/status of: Employer, Worker, Central Government.
Cross-references & prescribed forms
Sections cited/mapped
Forms
No form is directly mapped in the current rule register.
Worked example
Suppose an industrial establishment reaches a step governed by review of order. HR/IR should create a dated file showing coverage, the competent authority/union status, required notice or application, service proof and the result. One operative text point to test is: “(2) The employer or any worker concerned may make an application along with the order referred to in sub-rule (1), within thirty days from the date on which such order is made, to the Central Government for reviewing that order and that Government shall, within two months from th” Reconcile the mapped Code Section(s) 80.
Illustrative only. Use the exact notified rule, prescribed form and competent authority.
Q&A — Rule 36
What is Rule 36 of the Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026?
Rule 36 — Governs review of order and the rights, duties, powers or procedure expressly stated in this rule. Key operative text: (2) The employer or any worker concerned may make an application along with the order referred to in sub-rule (1), within thirty days from the date on which such order is made, to the Central Government for reviewing that…
What does Rule 36 require or permit?
A principal operative clause extracted from the notified rule is: “(2) The employer or any worker concerned may make an application along with the order referred to in sub-rule (1), within thirty days from the date on which such order is made, to the Central Government for reviewing that order and that Government shall, within two months from the date on which such application is made, dispose of that application after providing the concerned parties an opportunity of being heard.” Read it with all sub-rules and provisos below.
Does Rule 36 contain a proviso or explanation?
No standalone proviso or explanation was extracted from this rule text. Check the complete rule below for clause-level conditions.
What deadline, period, percentage or amount appears in Rule 36?
The rule contains this numerical/time expression: “(2) The employer or any worker concerned may make an application along with the order referred to in sub-rule (1), within thirty days from the date on which such order is made, to the Central Government for reviewing that order and that Government shall, within two months from the date on which such application is made, dispose of that application after…” Apply it only in its notified context.
Which Code sections are linked to Rule 36?
The current concordance maps Rule 36 to Section(s) 80.
When did Rule 36 come into force?
The final Central Rules were notified as G.S.R. 342(E), 8 May 2026; Rule 1 states that the Rules come into force on publication. Check any later amendment or corrigendum before reliance.
Primary sources
Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026 — official Gazette PDF ↗
Industrial Relations Code, 2020 — India Code ↗
Source check: 20 August 2026.