Section47
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020

Decision of Tribunal or 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

Section 47 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 deals with decision of Tribunal or National Industrial Tribunal. The decision of a Tribunal or a National Industrial Tribunal, as the case may be, shall be by consensus of the members. The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.

(1) The decision of a Tribunal or a National Industrial Tribunal, as the case may be, shall be by consensus of the members.

(2) If the members of a Tribunal or a National Industrial Tribunal differ in opinion on any point, they shall state the point or points on which they differ, and make a reference to the appropriate Government.

(3) The appropriate Government shall, on receipt of a reference made under sub-section (2), appoint a Judicial Member of other Tribunal or a National Industrial Tribunal, who shall hear the point or points himself and such point or points shall be decided according to the majority of the members of a Tribunal or a National Industrial Tribunal, as the case may be, who have first heard the case, including the Judicial Member of the other Tribunal who heard the case thereafter.

Section 47, The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act 35 of 2020).

Questions about Section 47

What does Section 47 of the Industrial Relations Code deal with?

Section 47 of the Industrial Relations Code is headed "Decision of Tribunal or National Industrial Tribunal". The decision of a Tribunal or a National Industrial Tribunal, as the case may be, shall be by consensus of the members.

How do I find court cases under Section 47 of the Industrial Relations Code?

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When was Section 47 of the Industrial Relations Code enacted?

Section 47 of the Industrial Relations Code, cited as Industrial Relations Code 47, 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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