Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 51

Rule 51: Fees for Commissioner, etc.- (1) The Tribunal shall, after consultation with

Rule 51 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Fees for Commissioner, etc.- (1) The Tribunal shall, after consultation with. It belongs to the tribunal layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Tribunal, Commissioner.

Final State RuleG.O.Rt.No.111; Andhra Pradesh Gazette No.300, 12 June 2026Effective 12 June 2026

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Rule 51 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Fees for Commissioner, etc.- (1) The Tribunal shall, after consultation with. It belongs to the tribunal layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Tribunal, 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

51. Fees for Commissioner, etc.- (1) The Tribunal shall, after consultation with the parties, estimate the probable duration of enquiry by the Commissioner referred to in rule 50 and fix the amount of his fees and other incidental expenses incurred by him. 38 39 (2) The Tribunal shall direct the payment of fees and other incidental expenses to the Commissioner into the nearest treasury, within a specified time, by such party or parties and in such proportion, as it may deem fit. (3) The Commissioner shall not submit his report until the receipt of deposit into the treasury of the sum referred to in sub-rule (2) is filed before the Tribunal: Provided that the Tribunal may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, direct that any further sum or sums be deposited into the treasury within such time and by such parties as it may deem fit: Provided further that the Tribunal may in its discretion, extend the time for depositing such sum into the treasury. (4) The Tribunal may, at any time, for reasons to be recorded in writing, vary the amount of the Commissioner‘s fees in consultation with the parties. (5) The Tribunal may direct that the fees shall be disbursed to the Commissioner in such installments and on such date as it may deem fit. (6) The undisbursed balance, if any, of the sum deposited under this rule shall be refunded to the respective party or parties who deposited the sum in the same proportion as that in which it was deposited.

Gazette / notified rule source

Clause / sub-rule explanation

Clause (2)

(2) The Tribunal shall direct the payment of fees and other incidental expenses to the Commissioner into the nearest treasury, within a specified time, by such party or parties and in such proportion, as it may deem fit.

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) The Commissioner shall not submit his report until the receipt of deposit into the treasury of the sum referred to in sub-rule (2) is filed before the Tribunal: Provided that the Tribunal may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, direct that any further sum or sums be deposited into the treasury within such time and by such parties as it may deem fit: Provided further that the Tribunal may in its discretion, extend the time for depositing such sum into the treasury.

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 (4)

(4) The Tribunal may, at any time, for reasons to be recorded in writing, vary the amount of the Commissioner‘s fees in consultation with the parties.

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.

Clause (5)

(5) The Tribunal may direct that the fees shall be disbursed to the Commissioner in such installments and on such date as it may deem fit.

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 (6)

(6) The undisbursed balance, if any, of the sum deposited under this rule shall be refunded to the respective party or parties who deposited the sum in the same proportion as that in which it was deposited.

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?

  • Tribunal
  • 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 51. 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 51 cover?

Rule 51 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Fees for Commissioner, etc.- (1) The Tribunal shall, after consultation with. It belongs to the tribunal layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Tribunal, Commissioner.

Is Rule 51 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 51, 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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