Govt. Appoints Appellate Authorities Under IR Code 2020

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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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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.

The Research and Editorial Team is responsible for developing reliable and accurate content for the readers. The team follows the six-sigma approach to achieve the benchmark of zero error in its publications and research platforms. The team ensures that the following publication guidelines are thoroughly followed while developing the content:

  • The statutory material is obtained only from the authorized and reliable sources
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  • Prepare the analytical write-ups on current, controversial, and important issues to help the readers to understand the concept and its implications
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