Section 101 of The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Power to amend Schedules.
- (1)The Central Government may, by notification, add to or alter or amend the First Schedule or the Second Schedule or the Third Schedule and on any such notification being issued, the First Schedule or the Second Schedule or the Third Schedule, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be amended accordingly.
- (2)Every notification issued by the Central Government under sub-section (1) shall be laid as soon as may be after it is made before each House of Parliament while it is in session for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the notification, or both Houses agree that the modification should not be made, the notification shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done in pursuance of that notification.
Summary
- The Central Government has the exclusive power to change the three Schedules attached to the Code.
- These changes can include adding new items, removing items, or altering existing ones.
- To make a change, the government must issue a formal notification.
- Any change to a Schedule must be presented to both Houses of Parliament for thirty days.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who can change the Schedules under Section 101 of The Industrial Relations Code, 2020?
Only the Central Government has the power to amend the Schedules under Section 101 of The Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
2. Can a State Government add to the Schedules under Section 101 of the 2020 Code?
No, Section 101 of the 2020 Code gives the power to amend Schedules specifically to the Central Government.
3. Does Parliament have a say in changing Schedules under Section 101 of the Industrial Relations Code?
Yes, Section 101 of the Industrial Relations Code requires every notification of change to be laid before each House of Parliament for thirty days.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 101 of The Industrial Relations Code, 2020, which schedules can the Central Government amend?
2.Under Section 101 of the 2020 Code, what happens if Parliament modifies a notification during the thirty-day period?
3.Under Section 101 of The Industrial Relations Code, 2020, how long must a notification be shown to Parliament?
4.Under Section 101 of the 2020 Code, the Central Government can change the Second Schedule which lists Unfair Labour Practices, a topic for which rules can also be made under: