Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 12

Rule 12: Model Standing Orders.– (1) The Model Standing Orders for the purposes of

Rule 12 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Model Standing Orders.– (1) The Model Standing Orders for the purposes of. It belongs to the standing orders layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer.

Final State RuleG.O.Rt.No.111; Andhra Pradesh Gazette No.300, 12 June 2026Effective 12 June 2026

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Rule 12 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Model Standing Orders.– (1) The Model Standing Orders for the purposes of. It belongs to the standing orders layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer.

Jurisdiction: Andhra Pradesh. This page explains a State rule under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; other States may prescribe different procedure/forms.

Full notified Rule text

12. Model Standing Orders.– (1) The Model Standing Orders for the purposes of the Code in respect of industrial establishments in, manufacturing sector and service sector shall be those set out in Schedule-A, and Schedule-B appended to these Rules. (2). Forwarding of information to certifying officer.– (1)If the employer adopts the model standing orders of the Central Government referred to in Section 29 with respect to matters relevant to his industrial establishment or undertaking, then, he shall intimate the concerned certifying officer electronically, or in person, or by speed post or by registered post, the specific date from which the provisions of the model standing orders which are relevant to his establishment or undertaking have been adopted. (2) The model standing order adopted under sub-rule (1) shall apply to the industrial establishment, and to all its units in the country. (3) On receipt of information under sub-rule (1), the certifying officer shall enter the details of the industrial establishment which has adopted the model standing order in the register maintained under rule 20. (4) Where, the certifying officer observes that the industrial establishment, which has intimated adoption of model standing orders, is also engaged in activities other than for which model standing orders have been adopted, then, he may, within a period of thirty days from such receipt of intimation of model standing orders so adopted, direct such employer to include or adopt certain provisions which are relevant to his industrial establishment and indicate those relevant provisions and direct such employer to comply the same within a period of thirty days from the date of the receipt of such direction and send a compliance report only in respect of those provisions which the certifying officer has so directed to get included. 17 18 (5) If no observation is made by the certifying officer within a period of thirty days of the receipt of the information as specified in sub-rule (1), then, the model standing order shall be deemed to have been certified by the certifying officer. (6) The provisions of the model standing orders adopted in accordance with the provisions of these rules shall remain in force with effect from the date specified in sub-rule (1). (7) Without prejudice to the provisions of this rule, the certifying officer shall not raise any observation if the industrial establishment is engaged in activities which are wholly covered by the activities of the industrial establishment to which the standing orders apply.

Gazette / notified rule source

Clause / sub-rule explanation

Clause (2)

(2) The model standing order adopted under sub-rule (1) shall apply to the industrial establishment, and to all its units in the country.

This is framed as a mandatory requirement. Identify the person on whom “shall” operates, the required act/document and the stated deadline or condition before treating compliance as complete.

Clause (3)

(3) On receipt of information under sub-rule (1), the certifying officer shall enter the details of the industrial establishment which has adopted the model standing order in the register maintained under rule 20.

This is framed as a mandatory requirement. Identify the person on whom “shall” operates, the required act/document and the stated deadline or condition before treating compliance as complete.

Clause (4)

(4) Where, the certifying officer observes that the industrial establishment, which has intimated adoption of model standing orders, is also engaged in activities other than for which model standing orders have been adopted, then, he may, within a period of thirty days from such receipt of intimation of model standing orders so adopted, direct such employer to include or adopt certain provisions which are relevant to his industrial establishment and indicate those relevant provisions and direct such employer to comply the same within a period of thirty days from the date of the receipt of such direction and send a compliance report only in respect of those provisions which the certifying officer has so directed to get included. 17 18

This clause confers a power or discretion rather than an automatic entitlement. Record the competent authority, trigger and any conditions attached to exercise of that power.

Clause (5)

(5) If no observation is made by the certifying officer within a period of thirty days of the receipt of the information as specified in sub-rule (1), then, the model standing order shall be deemed to have been certified by the certifying officer.

This is framed as a mandatory requirement. Identify the person on whom “shall” operates, the required act/document and the stated deadline or condition before treating compliance as complete.

Clause (6)

(6) The provisions of the model standing orders adopted in accordance with the provisions of these rules shall remain in force with effect from the date specified in sub-rule (1).

This is framed as a mandatory requirement. Identify the person on whom “shall” operates, the required act/document and the stated deadline or condition before treating compliance as complete.

Clause (7)

(7) Without prejudice to the provisions of this rule, the certifying officer shall not raise any observation if the industrial establishment is engaged in activities which are wholly covered by the activities of the industrial establishment to which the standing orders apply.

This is framed as a mandatory requirement. Identify the person on whom “shall” operates, the required act/document and the stated deadline or condition before treating compliance as complete.

Who acts under this Rule?

  • Employer

Thresholds / timelines in the Rule

No standalone numeric/time threshold extracted from the notified rule text.

Practical application

Example: an industrial establishment is preparing or modifying standing orders. Rule 12 should be checked for the filing, certification, notice or procedural step before the employer relies on the standing orders operationally.

Compliance reading

Do not apply this Rule in isolation. Confirm the enabling Industrial Relations Code provision, defined terms, prescribed forms and any subsequent amendment, State notification or judicial interpretation. Where the Rule allocates a power to an authority, verify the currently notified competent authority before filing.

Q&A

What does Andhra Pradesh Industrial Relations Rule 12 cover?

Rule 12 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Model Standing Orders.– (1) The Model Standing Orders for the purposes of. It belongs to the standing orders layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer.

Is Rule 12 a Central or State rule?

It is a final Andhra Pradesh State rule under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. It should not be substituted for another State's rules or the Central Rules.

What should an employer or worker verify before acting?

Verify the Industrial Relations Code provision linked to the issue, the complete text of Rule 12, any prescribed form, the current Andhra Pradesh Gazette and any later amendment/corrigendum.

Does the notified rule itself contain a timeline or threshold?

No standalone numeric threshold was automatically extracted from this rule; the operative condition may be qualitative or contained in a linked Code provision/form.

What evidence should be retained?

Keep the prescribed application/notice/form, proof of service or filing, authority acknowledgement/order and the internal record showing how the statutory trigger and deadline were checked.

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