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The Industrial Relations Code, 2020

National Industrial Tribunal

In force Act 35 of 2020 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 35 of 2020 Ministry Labour and Employment Enacted 28 Sep 2020 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 46 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 deals with national Industrial Tribunal. The Central Government may, by notification, constitute one or more National Industrial Tribunals for the adjudication of industrial disputes which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involve questions of national importance or are of such a nature that industrial establishments situated in m The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.

(1) The Central Government may, by notification, constitute one or more National Industrial Tribunals for the adjudication of industrial disputes which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involve questions of national importance or are of such a nature that industrial establishments situated in more than one State are likely to be interested in, or affected by, such disputes.

(2) A National Industrial Tribunal shall consist of two members to be appointed by the Central Government out of whom one shall be a Judicial Member and the other, an Administrative Member.

(3) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Judicial Member of a National Industrial Tribunal unless he is, or has been, a Judge of a High Court.

(4) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Administrative Member of a National Industrial Tribunal unless, he is or has been Secretary to the Government of India or holding an equivalent rank in the Central Government or State Government, having adequate experience of handling the labour related matters.

(5) The Judicial Member shall preside over a National Industrial Tribunal.

(6) The procedure of selection of Judicial Member and Administrative Member of the National Industrial Tribunal, their salaries, allowances and other terms and conditions of service shall be such as may be prescribed.

(7) The Central Government may provide such number of officers and other staff as it thinks fit in consultation with the Judicial Member of the National Industrial Tribunal which may be required for the due discharge of the functioning of the National Industrial Tribunal.

Section 46, The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act 35 of 2020).

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Referred to by 2

  1. s. 2 Definitions
  2. s. 99 Power of appropriate Government to make rules

Questions about Section 46

What does Section 46 of the Industrial Relations Code deal with?

Section 46 of the Industrial Relations Code is headed "National Industrial Tribunal". The Central Government may, by notification, constitute one or more National Industrial Tribunals for the adjudication of industrial disputes which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involve questions of national importance or are of such a nature that industrial establishments situated in m

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What should I read with Section 46 of the Industrial Relations Code, and has it changed?

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When was Section 46 of the Industrial Relations Code enacted?

Section 46 of the Industrial Relations Code, cited as Industrial Relations Code 46, 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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