Rule 43. Notice of lock-out under sub-section (5) and authority under sub-section (6) of section 62

(1) The notice of lock-out referred to in sub-section (2) of section 62 shall be given by the employer of an industrial establishment in Form XX to the Secretary of every registered Trade Union relating to such industrial establishment by registered post or speed post or electronically endorsing a copy thereof to the concerned Conciliation Officer, Labour Commissioner and the Secretary of Labour and Employment. The notice shall be displayed conspicuously by the employer on a notice board or on electronic board at the main entrance to the industrial establishment. The notice may also be posted on the designated portal of the Industrial Establishment, if any and the date of receipt of such notice by the Conciliation Officer shall be the date of receiving the notice for the purpose of clause (a) of sub-rule (1) of rule 23.

(2) If the employer gives to any person employed by him a notice of lock-out, then he shall within five days from the date of such notice, intimate electronically or otherwise the same to the concerned Conciliation Officer and Labour Commissioner.