Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 13
Rule 13: Choosing of representatives of workers of the industrial establishment or
Rule 13 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Choosing of representatives of workers of the industrial establishment or. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Worker, Trade union.
Final State RuleG.O.Rt.No.111; Andhra Pradesh Gazette No.300, 12 June 2026Effective 12 June 2026
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Rule 13 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Choosing of representatives of workers of the industrial establishment or. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Worker, Trade union.
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
13. Choosing of representatives of workers of the industrial establishment or
undertaking for issuing notice by Certifying Officer where there is no Trade
Union.– (1) Where there is no Trade Union as is referred to in clause (i) of sub-
section (5) of section 30, then, the certifying officer or any authorized officer in his
behalf, shall call a meeting of the workers to choose three representatives, to
whom he shall, upon their being chosen, issue notice along with a copy of the
standing order or modification, as the case may be, in English, as well as the
translation thereof in the language understood by the majority of the workers,
requiring comments or suggestions, if any, which the workers may desire to make
to the draft standing orders to be submitted within fifteen days from the date of
receipt of such notice.
(2) The Trade Union or negotiating union or constituent of negotiating council shall
be given a copy of the draft standing orders or modification, as the case may be, in
English, as well as the translation thereof in the language known by the majority
of the workers, for seeking their comments or suggestions, if any, within fifteen
days from the date of the receipt of the notice in this rule.
Gazette / notified rule source
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (2)
(2) The Trade Union or negotiating union or constituent of negotiating council shall be given a copy of the draft standing orders or modification, as the case may be, in English, as well as the translation thereof in the language known by the majority of the workers, for seeking their comments or suggestions, if any, within fifteen days from the date of the receipt of the notice in this rule.
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?
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 13 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 13 cover?
Rule 13 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Choosing of representatives of workers of the industrial establishment or. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Worker, Trade union.
Is Rule 13 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 13, 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.