Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 · Rule 28
Rule 28: Conditions for submission of draft standing orders in similar establishment under
Rule 28 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Conditions for submission of draft standing orders in similar establishment under. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer, Trade union, State Government.
Final State RuleBihar Gazette (Extraordinary), 1 July 2026Effective 1 July 2026
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Rule 28 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Conditions for submission of draft standing orders in similar establishment under. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer, Trade union, State Government.
Jurisdiction: Bihar. This page explains a State rule under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; other States may prescribe different procedure/forms.
Full notified Rule text
28. Conditions for submission of draft standing orders in similar establishment under
sub-section (10) of section 30.—In case of group of employers engaged in similar
industrial establishments, they may submit joint draft standing orders under section
30 and for the purpose of proceedings specified in sub-sections (1), (5), (6), (8) and
(9) thereof after consultation with the concerned Trade Union:
Provided that the joint draft standing orders, in cases of group of employers engaged
in similar industrial establishments, will be drafted and submitted to the authority
notify the State Government who shall, in consultation with the concerned
certifying officers, certify or refuse to certify the said joint draft standing orders,
after recording reasons therefor:
Provided that certifying officer shall give notice to all the concerned
parties, and ensure reasonable opportunity of hearing before certifying the standing
orders.
Gazette / notified rule source
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (9)
(9) thereof after consultation with the concerned Trade Union: Provided that the joint draft standing orders, in cases of group of employers engaged in similar industrial establishments, will be drafted and submitted to the authority notify the State Government who shall, in consultation with the concerned certifying officers, certify or refuse to certify the said joint draft standing orders, after recording reasons therefor: Provided that certifying officer shall give notice to all the concerned parties, and ensure reasonable opportunity of hearing before certifying the standing orders.
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
- Trade union
- State Government
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 Bihar. The union should match its application, office-bearer/member particulars, prescribed form and supporting documents to Rule 28 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 Bihar Industrial Relations Rule 28 cover?
Rule 28 of the Industrial Relations (Bihar) Rules, 2026 operationalises Conditions for submission of draft standing orders in similar establishment under. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Bihar. The provision directly involves Employer, Trade union, State Government.
Is Rule 28 a Central or State rule?
It is a final Bihar 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 28, any prescribed form, the current Bihar 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.