Rule 23 — Conciliation proceedings.
23(1)
Where the conciliation officer receives any–
23(1)(a) notice of a strike or lockout given under rule 25 or rule 26; or
23(1)(b) application in respect of an existing industrial dispute; or
23(1)(c) information regarding apprehension of an industrial dispute, such officer shall–
23(1)(c)(i) in case of clause (a), enter the details on the designated portal and hold conciliation proceedings and inform the concerned parties the date of sitting for such purpose; (ii) in case of clause (b), enter the details on the designated portal and examine the application and if such dispute pertains to the jurisdiction of State Government, transfer the application to the concerned authority or otherwise proceed with the application and hold the conciliation in respect thereof; and (iii) in case of clause (c), enter the details on the designated portal and issue fresh notice to the parties concerned declaring his intention to commence conciliation proceedings.