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The Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026

Rule 33. Application for intended retrenchment and manner of serving copy of such application to workers

Chapter X — Special Provisions Relating to Lay-off, Retrenchment and Closure in Certain EstablishmentsMade under The Industrial Relations Code, 2020G.S.R. 342(E), 8 May 2026

Official text

(1) An application shall be made in Form- XIV by the employer to the Central Government electronically, stating clearly the reasons for the intended retrenchment therein and a copy of such application shall be sent to the concerned workers electronically, or in person, or by speed post.

(2) The application referred to in sub-rule (1) shall also be displayed conspicuously by the employer on a notice board or on electronic board at the main entrance to the industrial establishment.

Source: The Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026, G.S.R. 342(E) — Gazette of India, p. 67 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 67 · official download · all sources

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