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Appointment of Verification Officer under the IR Code 2020

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-11062026-273358) on 11 June 2026, filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to empower the authorities to appoint Verification Officers for verifying the membership of trade unions and facilitating the process of union recognition.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-11062026-273358
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Related Code Industrial Relations Code, 2020
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers and HR departments must cooperate with the appointed Verification Officers and provide necessary documentation and information for the union recognition process. They must also ensure compliance with the provisions of the Industrial Relations Code 2020 regarding union recognition.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
AllManufacturingService Sector

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 88 of the Industrial Relations Code 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Industrial Relations Code 2020
  • Rules related to union recognition

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to empower the authorities to appoint Verification Officers for verifying the membership of trade unions and facilitating the process of union recognition.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification delegating the power to appoint Verification Officers for union recognition under the Industrial Relations Code 2020. This move aims to streamline the process of union recognition and facilitate smoother industrial relations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-11062026-273358)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 11-Jun-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-11062026-273358 about?
The purpose of this notification is to empower the authorities to appoint Verification Officers for verifying the membership of trade unions and facilitating the process of union recognition.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official gazette PDF is published on egazette.gov.in. An archived copy is also available for download directly from this page, in case the official portal is temporarily unavailable.
Which Labour Code does this notification relate to?
This notification relates to the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-11062026-273358?
Employers and HR departments must cooperate with the appointed Verification Officers and provide necessary documentation and information for the union recognition process. They must also ensure compliance with the provisions of the Industrial Relations Code 2020 regarding union recognition. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-11062026-273358?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All, Manufacturing, Service Sector sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-11062026-273358?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 88 of the Industrial Relations Code 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·