The Government of Uttar Pradesh, Labour Department, on dated 16 October 2026, issued the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Relations Rules, 2026, under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. The notification is dated 16 October 2026 and follows the prior publication of the draft rules on 10 March 2026, after consideration of objections and suggestions received from stakeholders.
The Rules establish procedures for implementing the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, in Uttar Pradesh. The provisions cover the constitution and functioning of Works Committees and Grievance Redressal Committees, negotiating unions and negotiating councils, resolution of industrial disputes, conciliation and adjudication procedures, standing orders, strikes and lockouts, and related employment and industrial relations matters. The Rules also prescribe procedural requirements, forms and timelines for various applications, notices and proceedings.
The notification sets out the state-level framework for implementing the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, and addresses the relevant earlier state rules and procedures. The exact commencement and repeal provisions should be checked against the relevant clauses in the Gazette before recording them in a compliance tracker.
[Notification No. 1178/36-2-2026-1394213]
