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9A. Notice of Change 

In accordance with Section 9A, no employer is permitted to implement any alterations to the conditions of service for employees related to any issues defined in the Fourth Schedule without adhering to the following requirements:
(a) The employer must provide a notice to the employees who might be impacted by the proposed changes, detailing the nature of these changes in the manner prescribed.
(b) The employer must wait for a period of twenty-one days after issuing the notice before making any such changes.

However, the requirement for notice is waived in specific circumstances:
(a) If the change is made in accordance with a settlement or award.
(b) If the affected employees are governed by specific rules or regulations, such as the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules, Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, Revised Leave Rules, Civil Service Regulations, Civilians in Defence Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules or the Indian Railway Establishment Code, or any other rules notified by the appropriate Government in the Official Gazette.

Simplified Act

Simplified Explanation of Section 9A - Notice of Change

If an employer wishes to modify the working conditions of an employee regarding any issue listed in the Fourth Schedule of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, they must:

(a) Inform the affected employees about the proposed changes in advance.