Explanation:

A conciliation proceeding shall be deemed to have commenced on the date on which a notice of strike or lock- out under section 22 is received by the conciliation officer or on the date of the order referring the dispute to a Board, as the case may be.

Proceedings 3 before an arbitrator under section 10A or before a Labour Court, Tribunal or National Tribunal] shall be deemed to have commenced on the date of the 4 reference of the dispute for arbitration or adjudication, as the case may be] and such proceedings shall be deemed to have concluded 5 on the date on which the award becomes enforceable under section 17A