Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 52
Rule 52: Time for submission of report.- (1) Every order for the appointment of
Rule 52 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Time for submission of report.- (1) Every order for the appointment of. 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 52 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Time for submission of report.- (1) Every order for the appointment of. 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
52. Time for submission of report.- (1) Every order for the appointment of
Commissioner under sub-section (3) of section 59 shall indicate a date, allowing
sufficient time, for the Commissioner to submit his report.
(2) If for any reason the Commissioner anticipates that the date fixed for the
submission of his report is likely to be exceeded, he shall apply, before the expiry
of the said date, for extension of time setting forth grounds thereof and the
Tribunal shall, after consideration, pass suitable orders on such application:
Provided that the Tribunal may, if it deems fit for sufficient cause, grant extension
of time even where no application for such extension has been received from the
Commissioner within the time limit allowed under sub-rule (1).
Gazette / notified rule source
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (2)
(2) If for any reason the Commissioner anticipates that the date fixed for the submission of his report is likely to be exceeded, he shall apply, before the expiry of the said date, for extension of time setting forth grounds thereof and the Tribunal shall, after consideration, pass suitable orders on such application: Provided that the Tribunal may, if it deems fit for sufficient cause, grant extension of time even where no application for such extension has been received from the Commissioner within the time limit allowed under sub-rule (1).
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?
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 52. 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 52 cover?
Rule 52 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Time for submission of report.- (1) Every order for the appointment of. It belongs to the tribunal layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Tribunal, Commissioner.
Is Rule 52 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 52, 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.