Section 38(2) in The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
(2)In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-(a)the powers and procedure of conciliation officers, Boards, Courts, [Labour Courts, Tribunals and National Tribunals] [ Substituted by Act 36 of 1956, Section 26, for " and Tribunal" (w.e.f. 10.3.1957).] including rules as to the summoning of witnesses, the production of documents relevant to the subject-matter of an inquiry or investigation, the number of members necessary to form a quorum and the manner of submission of reports and awards;(aa)[ The form of arbitration agreement, ] [Inserted by Act 36 of 1956, Section 26 (w.e.f. 10.3.1957). ][the manner in which it may be signed by the parties, the manner in which a notification may be issued under sub-section (3-A) of section 10-A,] [ Inserted by Act 36 of 1964, Section 20 (w.e.f. 19.12.1964).][the powers of the arbitrator named in the arbitration agreement and the procedure to be followed by him;] [Inserted by Act 36 of 1956, Section 26 (w.e.f. 10.3.1957). ](aaa)the appointment of assessors in proceedings under this Act;[* * * ] [Clause (ab) omitted by Act 24 of 2010 (w.e.f. 18.8.2010) ](b)the constitution and functions of and the filling of vacancies in Works Committees, and the procedure to be followed by such Committees in the discharge of their duties;(c)[ the salaries and allowances and the terms and conditions for appointment of the presiding officers of the Labour Court, Tribunal and the National Tribunal including the allowances admissible to members of Courts, Boards and to assessors and witnesses] [Substituted by Act 24 of 2010 (w.e.f. 18.8.2010) ](d ) the ministerial establishment which may be allotted to a Court, Board, [Labour Court, Tribunal or National Tribunal] [[ Substituted by Act 36 of 1956, Section 26, for " or Tribunal" (w.e.f.10.3.1957).]] and the salaries and allowances payable to members of such establishment;(e)the manner in which and the persons by and to whom notice of strike or lock-out may be given and the manner in which such notices shall be communicated;(f)the conditions subject to which parties may be represented by legal practitioners in proceedings under this Act before a Court, [Labour Court, Tribunal or National Tribunal] [ Substituted by Act 36 of 1956, Section 26, for " or Tribunal" (w.e.f. 10.3.1957).];(g)any other matter which is to be or may be prescribed.
