(1) If an employer intends to close down an industrial establishment, the employer shall give notice in Form-XIII at least sixty days before the date of intended closure to the Central Government and a copy thereof to the concerned Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) by e-mail or speed post.

(2) A copy of the notice referred to in sub-rule (1) shall also be sent to the registered Trade Unions or authorised representatives of workers, as the case may be, operating in the Industrial establishments.