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A trade union federation in Pune asks when the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 became operative across India. Which statement is correct as per the Code's commencement provision and its official footnote?

The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 extends to the whole of India and was brought into force by Central Government notification with effect from 21 November 2025. No State-level adoption is needed, and commencement did not occur automatically on assent.

  1. AIt came into force on 21 November 2025 by notification, and it extends to the whole of IndiaCorrect
  2. BIt came into force on 1 April 2021 and extends only to industrial establishments
  3. CIt came into force on 21 November 2025 but extends only to States that adopt it
  4. DIt came into force automatically on receiving Presidential assent, with no notification needed

Explanation

Section 1 says the Code extends to the whole of India and comes into force on a date notified by the Central Government. The footnote records 21 November 2025 (S.O. 5320(E)). Option three is wrong because no State adoption is needed; the Code applies across India.

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