Do old rules and orders still apply after the Codes?
- Rules, notifications and orders made under the repealed Acts stay in force to the extent they are not contrary to the Code IR s. 104(2).
- Tribunals and authorities under the repealed Acts continue until those under the Code become functional IR s. 104(1A).
Last checked 1 Nov 2026 · written from the official text · not reviewed by a lawyer. This explains the law in general and does not decide your case.
What the Labour Ministry says
- “As per the provisions of Section 6 of General Clauses Act, 1897, old rules will remain in force till final notification of new rules under the Code, to the extent these are in line with Codes.” FAQ 1, FAQs on Labour Codes, 30 Dec 2025: official copy · our copy
This is the Ministry's explanation, not the law. Its FAQs and Handbook say the Codes prevail.