Section12
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020

Incorporation of a registered Trade Union

In force Act 35 of 2020 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 35 of 2020 Ministry Labour and Employment Enacted 28 Sep 2020

Section 12 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 deals with incorporation of a registered Trade Union. Every registered Trade Union shall be a body corporate by the name under which it is registered, and shall have perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire and hold both movable and immovable property and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued. The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.

Every registered Trade Union shall be a body corporate by the name under which it is registered, and shall have perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire and hold both movable and immovable property and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued.

Section 12, The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act 35 of 2020).

Questions about Section 12

What does Section 12 of the Industrial Relations Code deal with?

Section 12 of the Industrial Relations Code is headed "Incorporation of a registered Trade Union". Every registered Trade Union shall be a body corporate by the name under which it is registered, and shall have perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire and hold both movable and immovable property and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued.

How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Industrial Relations Code?

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When was Section 12 of the Industrial Relations Code enacted?

Section 12 of the Industrial Relations Code, cited as Industrial Relations Code 12, was enacted on 28 Sep 2020 as Act 35 of 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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