Clause (a)
(a) specifying the number of days;
A time-bound step appears here. Calculate the period from the legally specified trigger, not from an internal processing date, and retain evidence of timely action.
Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 33
Rule 33: Application of permission from State Government to continue lay-off.
Rule 33 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Application of permission from State Government to continue lay-off. 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 33 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Application of permission from State Government to continue lay-off. 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
33. Application of permission from State Government to continue lay-off.–
The employer shall, in case of an industrial establishment being a mine specified
in sub-section (3) of section 78, where the workers (other than Badli workers or
casual workers) have been laid-off under sub-section (1) of the said section for
reasons of fire, flood or excess of inflammable gas or explosion, within a period of
thirty days from the date of commencement of such layoff, make an application to
the State Government in Form-XIV electronically and by registered or speed post
with a copy to the concerned Deputy Commissioner of Labour for permission to
continue the lay-off–
(a) specifying the number of days;
(b) intimating the number of workers to be laid off;
(c) the total number of workers employed in the industrial establishment;
(d) the date of layoff; and
(e) the reasons for continuation of such lay-off.
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (b)
(b) intimating the number of workers to be laid off;
Read this clause with the rule heading, defined terms and the cited Code section. Its legal effect depends on the actor, trigger and any qualification stated in the text.
Clause (c)
(c) the total number of workers employed in the industrial establishment;
Read this clause with the rule heading, defined terms and the cited Code section. Its legal effect depends on the actor, trigger and any qualification stated in the text.
Clause (d)
(d) the date of layoff; and
Read this clause with the rule heading, defined terms and the cited Code section. Its legal effect depends on the actor, trigger and any qualification stated in the text.
Clause (e)
(e) the reasons for continuation of such lay-off.
Read this clause with the rule heading, defined terms and the cited Code section. Its legal effect depends on the actor, trigger and any qualification stated in the text.
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 33. 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 33 cover?
Rule 33 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Application of permission from State Government to continue lay-off. 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 33 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 33, 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.