Notification Record & Forms
Notification details and the forms every employer needs, in one place.
- Issuing authority
- Department of Labour and Employment, UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Daman
- Notified
- 20 July 2026 (Notification No. LE/LI/DMN/IR/210540/2026/222)
- Objection window
- 45 days from the date copies of the Official Gazette are made available to the public, closing on or around early September 2026
- Legal basis
- Section 99 of the Industrial Relations Code 2020 read with Section 24 of the General Clauses Act 1897
- Supersedes
- The DNH and DD Model Standing (Amendment) Orders 2020, the Daman and Diu Trade Union Regulation 2010, and the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Trade Union Regulations 1986
- Status as of
- 4 August 2026, still at draft stage awaiting finalisation
The Union Territory Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has released the draft Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Industrial Relations Rules 2026 under the Industrial Relations Code 2020. Once finalised, these rules will set out how employers in the Union Territory must run Works Committees and Grievance Redressal Committees, recognise Trade Unions, adopt Standing Orders, handle strikes and lock outs, and manage lay off, retrenchment and closure.
Forms under the State Rules
Due Dates
Compliance deadlines, forms and how often each one recurs.
| Compliance | Form | Compliance Frequency | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notify change in service conditions | Form VI (Rule 36) | Event based | Before effecting the proposed change |
| Give notice of lock out | Form XII (Rule 44) | Event based | Before commencing the lock out, per the notice period under Section 62 |
| Intimate a strike notice received from workers | Letter (Rule 44(2)) | Event based | Within 5 days of receiving the notice |
| Intimate a lock out notice given | Letter (Rule 44(3)) | Event based | Within 5 days of giving the notice |
| Give retrenchment notice to Government | Form XIII, Part I (Rules 45 and 47) | Event based | At least 30 days before commencing retrenchment |
| Give closure notice to Government | Form XIII, Part II (Rules 45 and 47) | Event based | At least 60 days before commencing closure |
| Apply for permission for lay off or retrenchment (300 or more workers) | Form XIV (Rules 48 and 51) | Event based | Before the intended lay off or retrenchment |
| Apply for permission for closure (300 or more workers) | Form XIV (Rule 53) | Event based | At least 90 days before the intended closure |
| Transfer funds to the Worker Re skilling Fund | Electronic transfer (Rule 55) | Event based | Within 10 days of retrenching a worker |
| Communicate protected worker recognition to the Trade Union | Letter (Rule 58A) | Annual | Within 15 days of receiving names from the Trade Union, by around mid May each year |
| Report Works Committee constitution and functioning | Unified Annual Return (Rule 4(12)) | Annual | As per the unified annual return timeline under the OSH Code |
| Pay the compounding amount after a compounding notice | Form XV, Part III (Rule 57(2)) | Event based | Within 15 days of receiving the compounding notice |
Key Provisions
What changed under the Code, and what it means for payroll.
Old Law vs. New Law
What employers followed before, against what applies now — point matched against point.
| On this point | Before — earlier law | Now — the new Code |
|---|---|---|
| Governing framework | Trade Unions Act 1926, Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946, and separate DNH and DD specific orders and regulations | Industrial Relations Code 2020 read with these draft DNH and DD Industrial Relations Rules 2026 |
| Grievance redressal | No standalone statutory Grievance Redressal Committee requirement for the Union Territory | Mandatory Grievance Redressal Committee with up to 10 members under Rule 5 |
| Trade Union recognition | No formal statutory recognition mechanism under the Trade Unions Act 1926 | Formal sole negotiating union recognition through a 30 percent membership threshold and secret ballot verification under Rule 18 |
| Standing Orders applicability | Governed under the DNH and DD Model Standing (Amendment) Orders 2020 without a clearly codified worker threshold | Chapter IV Standing Orders now applies only to establishments with 500 or more workers under Rule 35 |
| Worker Re skilling Fund | No equivalent fund existed under the earlier framework | New fund under Rule 55 requiring an employer contribution of 15 days wages per retrenched worker |
| Lay off, retrenchment and closure permission threshold | Governed under the earlier Industrial Disputes framework applicable to the Union Territory, with a 100 worker threshold for special permission | Threshold raised to 300 or more workers under Chapter X of the Code |
| Mode of filing | Predominantly manual or physical filing | Electronic filing enabled across notices, applications and returns |
| Trade Union subscription | Set separately under the Daman and Diu Trade Union Regulation 2010 and the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Trade Union Regulations 1986 | Uniform admission fee of Rupees 100 and monthly subscription of Rupees 30 to 50 under Rule 21 |
Applicability
Who the Code covers, and who gets special or exempt treatment.
Covered
- All industrial establishments operating within the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Establishments directed by a government order to constitute a Works Committee under Rule 4
- Establishments with a registered Trade Union, negotiating union or negotiating council
- Establishments with 500 or more workers, for Chapter IV Standing Orders
- Establishments with 300 or more workers, for Chapter X permission requirements on lay off, retrenchment and closure
- Registered Trade Unions operating within the Union Territory
Exempted / special treatment
- Establishments not falling within the definition of an industrial establishment or undertaking under the Code
- Establishments not covered by such a government order
- Establishments with no registered Trade Union follow the alternative election process under Rule 4(5)(c)
- Establishments with fewer than 500 workers, exempted from Chapter IV under Rule 35
- Establishments with fewer than 300 workers, though ordinary notice and compensation obligations under Chapter IX may still apply
- Unregistered worker associations, which fall outside the Trade Union chapter
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what employers ask us most about this rule.
What are the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Industrial Relations Rules 2026?
They are draft rules notified by the UT Administration under the Industrial Relations Code 2020 to govern Works Committees, Trade Unions, Standing Orders, strikes, lock outs, retrenchment and dispute resolution across the Union Territory.
Have the rules been finally notified?
No. As of the notification dated 20 July 2026, the rules remain in draft form and are open for public objections and suggestions for 45 days from the date copies of the Official Gazette are made available to the public.
Which earlier laws do these rules replace?
They supersede the DNH and DD Model Standing (Amendment) Orders 2020, the Daman and Diu Trade Union Regulation 2010, and the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Trade Union Regulations 1986.
Who must constitute a Works Committee?
Every employer covered by a government order under Section 3 of the Code must constitute a Works Committee with up to 20 members, ensuring adequate worker and women representation.
What is the Grievance Redressal Committee and who sits on it?
It is a committee with equal employer and worker representation, capped at 10 members, set up to resolve individual worker grievances within specified timelines.
How can a Trade Union become the sole negotiating union?
A registered Trade Union with 30 percent or more of the establishment's workers as members can apply for recognition, which is verified by a government appointed verification officer and may involve a secret ballot.
What is the Trade Union subscription structure under these rules?
The admission subscription is Rupees 100 and the monthly subscription must be between Rupees 30 and Rupees 50 per member, unless the Government notifies a different rate.
Do Standing Orders apply to every establishment?
No. Chapter IV on Standing Orders applies only to establishments employing 500 or more workers on any day in the preceding twelve months.
How much notice must an employer give before a lock out?
The employer must give notice in Form XII to the registered Trade Union, endorsing a copy to the Conciliation Officer and the Labour Commissioner, following the notice period prescribed under Section 62 of the Code.
What notice is required before retrenchment or closure?
Employers must give the government at least 30 days notice before retrenchment and at least 60 days notice before closure, using Form XIII.
Which establishments need prior government permission for lay off, retrenchment or closure?
Establishments with 300 or more workers must apply for permission under Chapter X using Form XIV, with closure applications filed at least 90 days in advance.
What is the Worker Re skilling Fund?
It is a new fund under Rule 55 requiring the employer to transfer an amount equal to 15 days of a retrenched worker's last drawn wages within 10 days of the retrenchment.
Where can objections to the draft rules be sent?
Objections and suggestions can be sent to the Commissioner cum Secretary (Labour), DNH and DD, Secretariat, Vidhyut Bhawan, Kachigam, Nani Daman, or by email to secy-labourdd@ddd.gov.in or lelidaman@gmail.com.
What happens if an employer fails to take government permission before retrenchment?
Under Section 86(1) of the Code, contravention of the permission requirement attracts a fine between Rupees 1 lakh and Rupees 10 lakh.
Can an offence under these rules be compounded?
Yes. Under Section 89 of the Code, most offences punishable with fine alone, or with fine and imprisonment up to one year, can be compounded by paying a percentage of the maximum fine to the compounding officer.
Sources
Where every fact on this page comes from.
- → UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Department of Labour and Employment, Daman, Notification No. LE/LI/DMN/IR/210540/2026/222 dated 20 July 2026, notifying the draft Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Industrial Relations Rules 2026 (official)
- → The Industrial Relations Code 2020 (Act No. 35 of 2020), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India (official)
- → Gazette of India notification S.O. 5320(E) dated 21 November 2025 bringing all provisions of the Industrial Relations Code 2020 into force (official)
For informational purposes only — not legal advice. State rules referenced here are subject to change on final notification. Verify current status with our compliance team before acting.