Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 · Rule 47

Rule 47: Manner of making application to the State Government by the employer for the

Rule 47 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Manner of making application to the State Government by the employer for the. It belongs to the lay-off / retrenchment layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, State Government.

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

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Rule 47 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Manner of making application to the State Government by the employer for the. It belongs to the lay-off / retrenchment layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, 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

47. Manner of making application to the State Government by the employer for the intended lay-off and the manner of serving copy of such application to workers under sub-section (2) of section 78.—An application for permission under sub- section (1) of section 78 shall be made by the employer in Form- XXIII stating clearly therein the reasons for the intended lay off and a copy of such application shall be served simultaneously to the worker concerned electronically or in person or by registered post or speed post. Such application shall also be displayed conspicuously by the employer on a notice board or on electronic board at the main entrance of the industrial establishment concerned.

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
  • State Government

Thresholds / timelines in the Rule

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

Practical application

Example: an establishment proposes a lay-off, retrenchment or closure. Rule 47 should be used to identify the prescribed application/notice, authority, supporting facts and timing before the management decision is implemented.

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 47 cover?

Rule 47 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Manner of making application to the State Government by the employer for the. It belongs to the lay-off / retrenchment layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, State Government.

Is Rule 47 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 47, 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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