Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 15
Rule 15: Statement to accompany draft standing orders. - (1) The statement to be
Rule 15 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Statement to accompany draft standing orders. - (1) The statement to be. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Worker, Trade union.
Final State RuleG.O.Rt.No.111; Andhra Pradesh Gazette No.300, 12 June 2026Effective 12 June 2026
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Rule 15 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Statement to accompany draft standing orders. - (1) The statement to be. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Worker, Trade union.
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
15. Statement to accompany draft standing orders. - (1) The statement to be
accompanied with a draft standing order shall contain, the particulars such as
name of the industrial establishment or undertaking concerned, address, email
address, contact number and the strength and details of workers employed therein
including particulars of Trade Union, if any, to which such workers belong.
(2) The statement to be accompanied with a draft modification in an existing
standing order, shall contain the particulars of such standing order which is
proposed to be modified along with a tabular statement containing details of each
of the relevant provision of that standing order in force and the proposed
modification therein and reasons therefore.
(3) The statement referred to in sub-rules (1) and (2) shall be signed by a person
authorized by the industrial establishment or undertaking.
(4) The model standing orders, if modified, shall also apply to all the units of the
industrial establishment or undertaking in the country.
Gazette / notified rule source
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (2)
(2) The statement to be accompanied with a draft modification in an existing standing order, shall contain the particulars of such standing order which is proposed to be modified along with a tabular statement containing details of each of the relevant provision of that standing order in force and the proposed modification therein and reasons therefore.
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) The statement referred to in sub-rules (1) and (2) shall be signed by a person authorized by the industrial establishment or undertaking.
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) The model standing orders, if modified, shall also apply to all the units of the industrial establishment or undertaking 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.
Who acts under this Rule?
Thresholds / timelines in the Rule
No standalone numeric/time threshold extracted from the notified rule text.
Practical application
Example: a trade union seeks registration or a related statutory action in Andhra Pradesh. The union should match its application, office-bearer/member particulars, prescribed form and supporting documents to Rule 15 before filing with the Registrar.
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 15 cover?
Rule 15 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Statement to accompany draft standing orders. - (1) The statement to be. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Worker, Trade union.
Is Rule 15 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 15, 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.