Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 36
Rule 36: Time-limit for review.– (1) The State Government may, either on its own
Rule 36 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Time-limit for review.– (1) The State Government may, either on its own. It belongs to the procedure layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, State Government.
Final State RuleG.O.Rt.No.111; Andhra Pradesh Gazette No.300, 12 June 2026Effective 12 June 2026
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Rule 36 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Time-limit for review.– (1) The State Government may, either on its own. It belongs to the procedure layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, State Government.
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
36. Time-limit for review.– (1) The State Government may, either on its own
motion or on the application made by the employer or any worker, review its order
granting or refusing to grant permission under sub-section (3) of section 79.
(2) The employer or any worker concerned, along with the order referred to in sub-
rule (1), may make an application within thirty days from the date on which such
order is made, to the State Government for reviewing that order and that
Government shall within a period of two months from the date on which such
application is made, dispose of the application after providing the concerned
parties an opportunity of being heard.
(3) Where the State Government decides to review the order referred to in sub-
section (1), on its own motion, it may take necessary steps within one month from
the date on which such order is made and after providing the concerned parties an
opportunity of being heard, dispose of such review within a period of two months
from the date on which such decision is taken.
Gazette / notified rule source
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (2)
(2) The employer or any worker concerned, along with the order referred to in sub- rule (1), may make an application within thirty days from the date on which such order is made, to the State Government for reviewing that order and that Government shall within a period of two months from the date on which such application is made, dispose of the application after providing the concerned parties an opportunity of being heard.
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) Where the State Government decides to review the order referred to in sub- section (1), on its own motion, it may take necessary steps within one month from the date on which such order is made and after providing the concerned parties an opportunity of being heard, dispose of such review within a period of two months from the date on which such decision is taken.
This clause confers a power or discretion rather than an automatic entitlement. Record the competent authority, trigger and any conditions attached to exercise of that power.
Who acts under this Rule?
- Employer
- Worker
- State Government
Thresholds / timelines in the Rule
No standalone numeric/time threshold extracted from the notified rule text.
Practical application
Example: when a 'Time-limit for review.– (1) The State Government may, either on its own' issue arises in Andhra Pradesh, the compliance owner should first identify the actor and trigger in Rule 36, then complete the prescribed notice/form/procedure and preserve documentary evidence before relying on the outcome.
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 36 cover?
Rule 36 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Time-limit for review.– (1) The State Government may, either on its own. It belongs to the procedure layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, State Government.
Is Rule 36 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 36, 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.