Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 · Rule 20

Rule 20: Manner of amalgamation under sub-section (2), and the manner of sending

Rule 20 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Manner of amalgamation under sub-section (2), and the manner of sending. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Trade union, Registrar.

Final State RuleBihar Gazette (Extraordinary), 1 July 2026Effective 1 July 2026

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Rule 20 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Manner of amalgamation under sub-section (2), and the manner of sending. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Trade union, Registrar.

Jurisdiction: Bihar. This page explains a State rule under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; other States may prescribe different procedure/forms.

Full notified Rule text

20. Manner of amalgamation under sub-section (2), and the manner of sending signed amalgamation to the Registrar of a different State under sub-section (3) of section 24.— (1). On receipt of a notice of amalgamation under sub-section (3) of section 24, if the head office of the amalgamated trade union is in the State or Bihar, the Registrar shall consult the Registrars of trade unions in other state so amalgamating if any, before registering the amalgamated trade union under sub-section (6) of Section 24. (2). When the amalgamated trade union is registered under sub-section (6) of Section 24, it shall be assigned a number in the register in Form VII and the Registrar shall issue a new certificate in Form VI therefor. He shall also note the fact of amalgamation against the entries, if any, relating to the trade unions so amalgamated in the register in Form VII and send intimation of 70 बहार गजट (असाधारण), 1 जुलाई 2026 the registration of the amalgamated union to the Registrars of the trade unions so amalgamated in other State, if any.

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?

  • Trade union
  • Registrar

Thresholds / timelines in the Rule

No standalone numeric/time threshold extracted from the notified rule text.

Practical application

Example: a trade union seeks registration or a related statutory action in Bihar. The union should match its application, office-bearer/member particulars, prescribed form and supporting documents to Rule 20 before filing with the Registrar.

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 Bihar Industrial Relations Rule 20 cover?

Rule 20 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Manner of amalgamation under sub-section (2), and the manner of sending. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Trade union, Registrar.

Is Rule 20 a Central or State rule?

It is a final Bihar 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 20, any prescribed form, the current Bihar 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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