Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 · Rule 46

Rule 46: Service of notice by the employer for intended closure under sub-section (1) of

Rule 46 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Service of notice by the employer for intended closure under sub-section (1) of. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, Trade union, State Government.

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

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Rule 46 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Service of notice by the employer for intended closure under sub-section (1) of. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, Trade union, State Government.

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

46. Service of notice by the employer for intended closure under sub-section (1) of section 74. — If an employer intends to close down an industrial establishment he shall give notice within the time as specified in sub-section (1) of section 74 of such closure in Form-XXII to the State Government and a copy thereof to the concerned authority of concerned area as notified by State Government by e-mail and registered post or speed post. A copy of the notice shall also be sent to the registered Trade Unions or authorised representatives of workers, as the case may be, operation in the Industrial establishments. Chapter X SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO LAY-OFF, RETRENCHMENT AND CLOSURE IN CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS

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
  • Trade union
  • State Government

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 46 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 46 cover?

Rule 46 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Service of notice by the employer for intended closure under sub-section (1) of. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, Trade union, State Government.

Is Rule 46 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 46, 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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