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G.S.R. 342(E) · 8 May 2026

Rule 11 — Choosing of representatives of workers for issuing notice where there is no Trade Union

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InstrumentIndustrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026
Rule11
ChapterCHAPTER IV — STANDING ORDERS
Effective8 May 2026

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11. Choosing of representatives of workers for issuing notice where there is no Trade Union.– (1) Where there is
no Trade Union in the industrial establishment or undertaking, the certifying officer shall call a meeting of the workers
to choose their representatives, to whom shall, upon their being chosen, issue notice along with a copy of the standing
order or modification, as the case may be, in the language spoken and understood by the majority of the workers,
requiring comments or suggestions, if any, which the workers may desire to make to the draft standing orders to be
submitted within fifteen days from the date of receipt of such notice.

(2) The Trade Union or negotiating union or constituent of negotiating council shall be given a copy of the draft
standing orders or modification, as the case may be, in the language spoken and understood by the majority of the
workers, for seeking their comments or suggestions, if any, within fifteen days from the date of the receipt of the notice
in this rule.

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Forms and records

No form heading is directly assigned to this rule. Keep the application, notice, order, electronic acknowledgment and register required by the text.

Implementation owner

HR/employee relations with legal review and the authorised signatory specified by the rule.

System control

Create a workflow that blocks completion until every mandatory field, attachment, service method and timeline is satisfied.

Evidence

Preserve the exact filed form, annexures, electronic receipt, delivery proof, hearing material and final order.

Failure consequence

The underlying Code section may create invalidity, compensation, appeal, recovery, unfair-practice or penalty exposure.

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