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(1) The Central Government
may refer an industrial dispute to a National Industrial Tribunal which in the opinion of such
Government involves question of national importance or is of such a nature that industrial
establishments situated in more than one State are likely to be interested in, or affected by such industrial
dispute.
(2) Where an industrial dispute has been referred under sub-section (1) or transferred under section
92 by the Central Government to a National Industrial Tribunal for adjudication, it shall hold its
proceedings expeditiously and shall, within the period specified in the order referring or transferring
such industrial dispute or further period extended by the Central Government, submit its award to that
Government.