Applies to:

•  Whole of India, to every industrial establishment wherein 100 or more workmen are employed or were employed on any day of the preceding 12 months.

•  In the State of Kerala, all establishments wherein 50 or more persons are employed or were employed on any day of the preceding 12 months.

Certification of Standing Orders: An application in Form I to the Certifying Officer within 6 months from the date on which Act applicable.

Registers & Records to be maintained:

•  Standing Orders finally certified

•  Form IV, Form V, Form VI

Penalties:

•  Fails to submit draft standing orders – With fine which may extend to Rs. 5000/-

•  For the continuing offence – With fine which may extend to Rs. 200/- per day.