Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 28
Rule 28: Notice of lock-out and authority.– (1) The notice of lock-out referred to in
Rule 28 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Notice of lock-out and authority.– (1) The notice of lock-out referred to in. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Trade union, Conciliation Officer, Commissioner.
Final State RuleG.O.Rt.No.111; Andhra Pradesh Gazette No.300, 12 June 2026Effective 12 June 2026
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Rule 28 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Notice of lock-out and authority.– (1) The notice of lock-out referred to in. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Trade union, Conciliation Officer, 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
28. Notice of lock-out and authority.– (1) The notice of lock-out referred to in
sub-section (2) of section 62 shall be given by the employer of an industrial
establishment in Form-XII to the Secretary of every registered Trade Union
relating to such industrial establishment by registered post or speed post or
electronically, endorsing a copy thereof to the concerned conciliation officer, and
the Commissioner of Labour electronically.
(2) The notice referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be displayed conspicuously by the
employer on a notice board or on electronic board at the main entrance to the
industrial establishment and a copy of the said notice may also be posted on the
designated portal, if any, of such industrial establishment and the date of receipt
of such notice by the conciliation officer shall be the date of receiving the notice for
the purposes of clause (a) of sub-rule (1) of rule 25.
(3) If the employer gives to any person employed by him a notice of lock-out, then
he shall, within five days from the date of such notice, intimate electronically the
same to the concerned conciliation officer and the Commissioner of Labour.
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Gazette / notified rule source
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (2)
(2) The notice referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be displayed conspicuously by the employer on a notice board or on electronic board at the main entrance to the industrial establishment and a copy of the said notice may also be posted on the designated portal, if any, of such industrial establishment and the date of receipt of such notice by the conciliation officer shall be the date of receiving the notice for the purposes of clause (a) of sub-rule (1) of rule 25.
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.
Clause (3)
(3) If the employer gives to any person employed by him a notice of lock-out, then he shall, within five days from the date of such notice, intimate electronically the same to the concerned conciliation officer and the Commissioner of Labour. 26 27 CHAPTER IX LAY-OFF, RETRENCHMENT AND CLOUSURE
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?
- Employer
- Trade union
- Conciliation Officer
- 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 28 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 28 cover?
Rule 28 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Notice of lock-out and authority.– (1) The notice of lock-out referred to in. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Trade union, Conciliation Officer, Commissioner.
Is Rule 28 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 28, 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.