Notification No. S.O. 2314(E); Dated: 08.05.2026
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the appointment of:
- Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), and
- Deputy Chief Labour Commissioners (Central)
as Appellate Authorities under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
1. Statutory Basis
- The notification has been issued under Section 32 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020
2. Territorial Jurisdiction
- The notification specifies the territorial jurisdiction of the respective regional offices
- Covers various States and Union Territories
3. Role of Appellate Authorities
The appointed authorities will:
- Hear and decide appeals under the Industrial Relations Code
- Ensure proper adjudication and administrative review mechanisms
4. Supersession of Earlier Notification
- The present notification supersedes the earlier notification issued in 2016
5. Objective of the Notification
The move aims to:
- Strengthen implementation of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020
- Provide structured appellate mechanisms
- Enhance administrative clarity and labour governance
6. Conclusion
The notification operationalises the appellate framework under the Industrial Relations Code by formally designating appellate authorities and defining their territorial jurisdiction for effective dispute resolution and regulatory administration.
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