Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 · Rule 59
Rule 59: Authorization of worker for representing in any proceeding under sub-section
Rule 59 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Authorization of worker for representing in any proceeding under sub-section. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Worker, Trade union.
Final State RuleBihar Gazette (Extraordinary), 1 July 2026Effective 1 July 2026
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Rule 59 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Authorization of worker for representing in any proceeding under sub-section. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves 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
59. Authorization of worker for representing in any proceeding under sub-section
(1) of section 94.—Where the worker is not a member of any Trade Union, then,
any member of the executive or other office-bearer of any Trade Union connected
with or by any other worker employed in the industry in which the worker is
employed may be authorized by such worker to represent him in any proceeding
under the Code relating to a dispute in which the worker is a party in Form-XIII.
Gazette / notified rule source
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (1)
(1) of section 94.—Where the worker is not a member of any Trade Union, then, any member of the executive or other office-bearer of any Trade Union connected with or by any other worker employed in the industry in which the worker is employed may be authorized by such worker to represent him in any proceeding under the Code relating to a dispute in which the worker is a party in Form-XIII.
This clause confers a power or discretion rather than an automatic entitlement. Record the competent authority, trigger and any conditions attached to exercise of that power.
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 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 59 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 59 cover?
Rule 59 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Authorization of worker for representing in any proceeding under sub-section. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Worker, Trade union.
Is Rule 59 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 59, 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.