The Government of Tripura, on January 17, 2026, issued a draft notification under Section 99 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, proposing the ‘Tripura Industrial Relations Rules, 2026’. These draft rules are intended to replace the existing framework, including the Tripura Trade Union Regulations, 1952, the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Rules, 1946, and the Tripura Industrial Disputes Rules, 1981, which stand repealed under Section 104 of the Code. The notification invites objections and suggestions from stakeholders within 45 days from publication in the Official Gazette.
The draft rules lay down preliminary provisions including definitions, scope, and applicability. Key definitions such as “code,” “electronically,” “form,” and “protected workman” are clarified, ensuring alignment with the parent legislation. It also introduces provisions for electronic submission of information and formalizes procedures like conciliation agreements, which must be executed in a prescribed format (Form-I) and shared with the concerned Conciliation Officer.
Further, the rules detail the constitution and functioning of bipartite forums such as Works Committees under Section 3 of the Code. Employers are mandated to constitute such committees with balanced representation of workers and management, with a maximum of 20 members and equitable representation across categories and departments. These provisions aim to strengthen industrial relations, promote dispute resolution mechanisms, and streamline compliance under the new labour code framework.
[Notification No. No.F.69(80)-LAB/ENF/IRC/2025/]
