The Ministry of Labour and Employment, vide Notification S.O. 2996(E), has issued a notification regarding the appointment of a Verification Officer under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. The appointment is intended to support the effective implementation of provisions relating to verification and other functions prescribed under the Code. Verification Officers play an important role in ensuring procedural compliance and facilitating the administration of matters connected with industrial relations, including those involving trade unions and related statutory requirements. Employers, industrial establishments, trade unions, labour law professionals, and other stakeholders should take note of this development and review the notification for detailed information regarding the scope of authority, jurisdiction, and applicability of the appointment.