Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 10
Rule 10: Recognition of Trade Union at State Level as per Section 27 (2) Code:
Rule 10 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Recognition of Trade Union at State Level as per Section 27 (2) Code:. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Trade union, 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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Rule 10 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Recognition of Trade Union at State Level as per Section 27 (2) Code:. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Trade union, State Government, Commissioner.
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
10. Recognition of Trade Union at State Level as per Section 27 (2) Code:
(i) Where the State Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or
expedient that a Trade Union or Federation of Trade Unions to be recognised as
State Level Trade Union, it may recognise such State Level Trade Unions or
Federations of Trade Unions registered under the Code and which have presence
in at least 1/3rd of the Districts in the State.
(ii) The State Government may notify by general or special order, the criteria
and method of verification and other incidental matters, for granting the status of
State Level Trade Unions or Federations of Trade Unions.
(iii) The Commissioner of Labour shall be the authority to decide any dispute
arises in relation to the recognition
Gazette / notified rule source
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (i)
(i) Where the State Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient that a Trade Union or Federation of Trade Unions to be recognised as State Level Trade Union, it may recognise such State Level Trade Unions or Federations of Trade Unions registered under the Code and which have presence in at least 1/3rd of the Districts in the State.
This clause confers a power or discretion rather than an automatic entitlement. Record the competent authority, trigger and any conditions attached to exercise of that power.
Clause (ii)
(ii) The State Government may notify by general or special order, the criteria and method of verification and other incidental matters, for granting the status of State Level Trade Unions or Federations of Trade Unions.
This clause confers a power or discretion rather than an automatic entitlement. Record the competent authority, trigger and any conditions attached to exercise of that power.
Clause (iii)
(iii) The Commissioner of Labour shall be the authority to decide any dispute arises in relation to the recognition
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?
- Trade union
- State Government
- Commissioner
Thresholds / timelines in the Rule
No standalone numeric/time threshold extracted from the notified rule text.
Practical application
Example: a trade union seeks registration or a related statutory action in Andhra Pradesh. The union should match its application, office-bearer/member particulars, prescribed form and supporting documents to Rule 10 before filing with the Registrar.
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 10 cover?
Rule 10 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Recognition of Trade Union at State Level as per Section 27 (2) Code:. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Trade union, State Government, Commissioner.
Is Rule 10 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 10, 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.