Conciliation proceedings govern industrial dispute handling through portal entry, affidavits, settlement efforts, and mandatory reporting. Conciliation proceedings begin when the conciliation officer receives a strike or lockout notice, an application on an existing industrial dispute, or information about an apprehended dispute. The officer must enter the matter on the designated portal, notify the parties, examine jurisdiction where needed, and conduct conciliation to secure a fair and amicable settlement. Statements are to be filed in the first meeting, evidence is generally by affidavit, and reports or settlement memoranda must be uploaded and forwarded as prescribed.