Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 · Rule 60
Rule 60: Authorization of employer for representing in any proceeding under sub-section
Rule 60 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Authorization of employer for representing in any proceeding under sub-section. It belongs to the procedure layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer.
Final State RuleBihar Gazette (Extraordinary), 1 July 2026Effective 1 July 2026
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Rule 60 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Authorization of employer for representing in any proceeding under sub-section. It belongs to the procedure layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer.
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
60. Authorization of employer for representing in any proceeding under sub-section
(2) of Section 94.—Where the employer, is not a member of any association of
employers, may authorize in Form-XIII an officer of any association of employers
connected with, or by any other employer engaged in, the industry in which the
employer is engaged to represent him in any proceeding under the Code relating
to a dispute in which the employer is a party.
बहार गजट (असाधारण), 1 जुलाई 2026 93
Gazette / notified rule source
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (2)
(2) of Section 94.—Where the employer, is not a member of any association of employers, may authorize in Form-XIII an officer of any association of employers connected with, or by any other employer engaged in, the industry in which the employer is engaged to represent him in any proceeding under the Code relating to a dispute in which the employer is a party. बहार गजट (असाधारण), 1 जुलाई 2026 93
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: when a 'Authorization of employer for representing in any proceeding under sub-section' issue arises in Bihar, the compliance owner should first identify the actor and trigger in Rule 60, then complete the prescribed notice/form/procedure and preserve documentary evidence before relying on the outcome.
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 60 cover?
Rule 60 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Authorization of employer for representing in any proceeding under sub-section. It belongs to the procedure layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer.
Is Rule 60 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 60, 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.