Govt. Appoints Certifying Officers Under IR Code 2020

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Industrial Relations Code 2020

Notification No. S.O. 2313(E); Dated: 08.05.2026

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the appointment of:

  • Additional Chief Labour Commissioner, and
  • Regional Labour Commissioners (Central)

as Certifying Officers under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.

1. Role of Certifying Officers

The appointed officers will perform functions assigned under the Code, including matters relating to:

  • Certification and modification of Standing Orders
  • Other functions prescribed under the Industrial Relations framework

2. Territorial Jurisdiction Specified

  • The notification clearly defines territorial jurisdiction of each regional office
  • Covers various States and Union Territories

3. Objective of the Notification

The move aims to:

  • Operationalise provisions of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020
  • Ensure administrative clarity and regional oversight
  • Facilitate efficient implementation of labour law procedures

4. Regulatory Significance

The designation of certifying officers provides:

  • A formal mechanism for processing and certification functions under the Code
  • Improved labour administration and dispute management

5. Conclusion

The notification strengthens implementation of the Industrial Relations Code by assigning designated authorities with clearly defined territorial jurisdiction for carrying out statutory certification functions.

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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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