Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 37

Rule 37: Application to State Government by employer for intended closing down

Rule 37 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Application to State Government by employer for intended closing down. 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 37 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Application to State Government by employer for intended closing down. 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

37. Application to State Government by employer for intended closing down of an industrial establishment and manner of serving copy of such application to representatives of workers.– An employer who intends to close 30 31 down an industrial establishment, to which the provisions of Chapter X of the Code apply, shall apply to the State Government in Form XIV electronically for prior permission with a copy to the concerned Deputy Commissioner of Labour, at least ninety days before the date on which the intended closure is to become effective, stating clearly therein the reasons for such intended closure of the industrial establishment and simultaneously a copy of such application shall also be sent to the representatives of the workers electronically and in person, or by registered post or speed post.

Gazette / notified rule source

Clause / sub-rule explanation

The rule is not structured into clearly extractable numbered sub-rules. Read the full text as one operative provision; the analysis below identifies its practical trigger and actors.

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 37. 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 37 cover?

Rule 37 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Application to State Government by employer for intended closing down. 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 37 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 37, 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.

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