Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 · Rule 33
Rule 33: Notice for change proposed to be effected under clause (i) of section 40.
Rule 33 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Notice for change proposed to be effected under clause (i) of section 40. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, Trade union.
Final State RuleBihar Gazette (Extraordinary), 1 July 2026Effective 1 July 2026
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Rule 33 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Notice for change proposed to be effected under clause (i) of section 40. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, Trade union.
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
33. Notice for change proposed to be effected under clause (i) of section 40.—
(1) Any employer intending to effect any change in the conditions of service
applicable to any worker in respect of any matter specified in the Third
Schedule to the Code, shall give notice in Form-XI electronically or
otherwise to such workers likely to be affected by such change. Such notice
may also be posted on the designated portal of the industrial establishment,
if any.
(2) The notice referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be displayed conspicuously by
the employer on the notice board or on the electronic notice board at the
main entrance of the industrial establishment:
Provided that when there is a registered Trade Union or registered Trade Unions
or a negotiating union or negotiating council relating to the concerned industrial
establishment, a copy of such notice shall also be served electronically or otherwise, to
the Secretary of such Trade Union or each of the Secretaries of such Unions, or Secretary
of the negotiating union or constituent of negotiating council, as the case may be.
बहार गजट (असाधारण), 1 जुलाई 2026 75
Chapter VI
VOLUNTARY REFERENCE OF DISPUTES TO ARBITRATION
Gazette / notified rule source
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (1)
(1) Any employer intending to effect any change in the conditions of service applicable to any worker in respect of any matter specified in the Third Schedule to the Code, shall give notice in Form-XI electronically or otherwise to such workers likely to be affected by such change. Such notice may also be posted on the designated portal of the industrial establishment, if any.
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 (2)
(2) The notice referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be displayed conspicuously by the employer on the notice board or on the electronic notice board at the main entrance of the industrial establishment: Provided that when there is a registered Trade Union or registered Trade Unions or a negotiating union or negotiating council relating to the concerned industrial establishment, a copy of such notice shall also be served electronically or otherwise, to the Secretary of such Trade Union or each of the Secretaries of such Unions, or Secretary of the negotiating union or constituent of negotiating council, as the case may be. बहार गजट (असाधारण), 1 जुलाई 2026 75 Chapter VI VOLUNTARY REFERENCE OF DISPUTES TO ARBITRATION
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?
- Employer
- Worker
- Trade union
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 33 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 33 cover?
Rule 33 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Notice for change proposed to be effected under clause (i) of section 40. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, Trade union.
Is Rule 33 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 33, 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.