Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 32
Rule 32: Manner of making application to State Government by employer for the
Rule 32 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Manner of making application to State Government by employer for the. It belongs to the tribunal layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, 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 32 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Manner of making application to State Government by employer for the. It belongs to the tribunal layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, 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
32. Manner of making application to State Government by employer for the
intended lay-off and manner of serving copy of such application to workers.–
(1) An application for permission under sub-section (1) of section 78 shall be made
by the employer in Form-XIV to the State Government with a copy to the
concerned Deputy Commissioner of Labour stating clearly therein the reasons for
the intended lay-off and a copy of such application shall be served simultaneously
to the workers concerned electronically, or in person, or by registered post or
speed post.
(2) The application referred to in sub-rule (1) shall also be displayed conspicuously
by the employer on a notice board or on electronic board at the main entrance of
the industrial establishment.
Gazette / notified rule source
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (1)
(1) An application for permission under sub-section (1) of section 78 shall be made by the employer in Form-XIV to the State Government with a copy to the concerned Deputy Commissioner of Labour stating clearly therein the reasons for the intended lay-off and a copy of such application shall be served simultaneously to the workers concerned electronically, or in person, or by registered post or speed post.
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 (2)
(2) The application referred to in sub-rule (1) shall also be displayed conspicuously by the employer on a notice board or on electronic board at the main entrance of the industrial establishment.
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
- 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 32. 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 32 cover?
Rule 32 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Manner of making application to State Government by employer for the. It belongs to the tribunal layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, State Government, Commissioner.
Is Rule 32 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 32, 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.