Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 2

Rule 2: Definitions.–– (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,

Rule 2 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Definitions.–– (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,. It belongs to the tribunal layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves State Government, Commissioner.

Final State RuleG.O.Rt.No.111; Andhra Pradesh Gazette No.300, 12 June 2026Effective 12 June 2026

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Jurisdiction: Andhra Pradesh. This page explains a State rule under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; other States may prescribe different procedure/forms.

Full notified Rule text

2. Definitions.–– (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,–– (a) “code” means the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (35 of 2020); (b)“Commissioner of Labour” means the head of the Labour Department and includes varied designations such as “Special Commissioner of Labour” based on the incumbent Officer; (c)“electronically” means any information submitted by email or uploading in the designated portal or digital payment in any mode for the purposes of the Code; (d) “form” means a form appended to the Schedule to these rules; (e) “section” means a section of the Code. (f) “Government” means the Government of Andhra Pradesh (g) “verification officer” means an Officer of the State Government appointed under rule 9, sub rule (3). (2) words and expressions used in these rules which are not defined, but are defined in the Code, shall have their respective meanings assigned to them in the Code.

Gazette / notified rule source

Clause / sub-rule explanation

Clause (a)

(a) “code” means the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (35 of 2020); (b)“Commissioner of Labour” means the head of the Labour Department and includes varied designations such as “Special Commissioner of Labour” based on the incumbent Officer; (c)“electronically” means any information submitted by email or uploading in the designated portal or digital payment in any mode for the purposes of the Code;

Read this clause with the rule heading, defined terms and the cited Code section. Its legal effect depends on the actor, trigger and any qualification stated in the text.

Clause (d)

(d) “form” means a form appended to the Schedule to these rules;

The clause uses a prescribed form. The form requirement is part of procedural compliance; use the current State form and retain acknowledgement/evidence of submission.

Clause (e)

(e) “section” means a section of the Code.

Read this clause with the rule heading, defined terms and the cited Code section. Its legal effect depends on the actor, trigger and any qualification stated in the text.

Clause (f)

(f) “Government” means the Government of Andhra Pradesh

Read this clause with the rule heading, defined terms and the cited Code section. Its legal effect depends on the actor, trigger and any qualification stated in the text.

Clause (g)

(g) “verification officer” means an Officer of the State Government appointed under rule 9, sub rule (3).

Read this clause with the rule heading, defined terms and the cited Code section. Its legal effect depends on the actor, trigger and any qualification stated in the text.

Clause (2)

(2) words and expressions used in these rules which are not defined, but are defined in the Code, shall have their respective meanings assigned to them in the Code.

This is framed as a mandatory requirement. Identify the person on whom “shall” operates, the required act/document and the stated deadline or condition before treating compliance as complete.

Who acts under this Rule?

State Government
Commissioner

Thresholds / timelines in the Rule

No standalone numeric/time threshold extracted from the notified rule text.

Practical application

Example: a matter before the Industrial Tribunal requires a procedural step under Rule 2. Counsel should identify who must file/act, the permitted evidence or report, and any deadline, then retain filing acknowledgement and the Tribunal's direction.

Compliance reading

Do not apply this Rule in isolation. Confirm the enabling Industrial Relations Code provision, defined terms, prescribed forms and any subsequent amendment, State notification or judicial interpretation. Where the Rule allocates a power to an authority, verify the currently notified competent authority before filing.

Q&A

What does Andhra Pradesh Industrial Relations Rule 2 cover?

Is Rule 2 a Central or State rule?

It is a final Andhra Pradesh State rule under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. It should not be substituted for another State's rules or the Central Rules.

What should an employer or worker verify before acting?

Verify the Industrial Relations Code provision linked to the issue, the complete text of Rule 2, any prescribed form, the current Andhra Pradesh Gazette and any later amendment/corrigendum.

Does the notified rule itself contain a timeline or threshold?

No standalone numeric threshold was automatically extracted from this rule; the operative condition may be qualitative or contained in a linked Code provision/form.

What evidence should be retained?

Keep the prescribed application/notice/form, proof of service or filing, authority acknowledgement/order and the internal record showing how the statutory trigger and deadline were checked.

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