Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 31
Rule 31: Service of notice by employer for intended closure.- (1) If an employer
Rule 31 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Service of notice by employer for intended closure.- (1) If an employer. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, 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 31 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Service of notice by employer for intended closure.- (1) If an employer. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, 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
31. Service of notice by employer for intended closure.- (1) If an employer
intends to close down an industrial establishment, he shall give notice within the
time as specified in sub-section (1) of section 74 of such closure in Form –XIII to
the State Government and a copy thereof to the concerned Deputy Commissioner
of Labour, by e-mail or registered post or speed post.
(2) A copy of the notice referred to in sub-rule (1) shall also be sent to the
registered Trade Unions or authorised representatives of workers, as the case may
be, operating in the Industrial establishments.
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CHAPTER X
SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO LAY-OFF, RETRENCHMENT AND
CLOSURE IN CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS
Gazette / notified rule source
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (2)
(2) A copy of the notice referred to in sub-rule (1) shall also be sent to the registered Trade Unions or authorised representatives of workers, as the case may be, operating in the Industrial establishments. 28 29 CHAPTER X SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO LAY-OFF, RETRENCHMENT AND CLOSURE IN CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS
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
- Worker
- 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 31 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 31 cover?
Rule 31 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Service of notice by employer for intended closure.- (1) If an employer. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, Trade union, State Government, Commissioner.
Is Rule 31 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 31, 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.