Taxmann's Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946 with Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central Rules 1946 [Bare Act with Section Notes] – Comprehensive & Authoritative Reference
About this ebook
This book is intended for the following audience:
• Legal Professionals & Consultants – Advocates, in-house legal teams, and industrial law consultants who require ready reference and commentary for litigation, compliance, and advisory work
• Human Resource & Industrial Relations Managers – HR professionals, compliance officers, and managers in manufacturing and service sectors seeking to draft, implement, and review standing orders and service conditions in line with statutory mandates
• Trade Unions & Workers' Representatives – For representing workmen in negotiations, certifications, and disputes related to service conditions, disciplinary actions, and rights under the Act
• Labour Law Academicians & Students – For those studying labour and industrial law as part of law or management curricula, as well as candidates for competitive exams
• Industrial Establishments – Business owners and management of factories, mines, and establishments requiring practical guidance on formulating or amending standing orders
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act [Act No. 20 of 1946] and Central Rules, with the following noteworthy features:
• [Authentic Bare Act Text] Reproduces the authoritative and latest text of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946 and the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central Rules 1946
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Comprehensive Section Notes] Detailed, practical notes on each section, highlighting interpretations, compliance nuances, case law summaries, and relevant State amendments
• [Case Law Digest] Summaries of landmark judicial pronouncements clarifying the scope and application of the Act
• [Coverage of Model Standing Orders] Includes Model Standing Orders and prescribed forms under Central Rules and Schedules, enabling reference for drafting and certification
• [State Amendments Incorporated] Presents State-specific changes (such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and others) for practitioners and establishments operating in multiple jurisdictions
• [User-friendly Indexing] Quick-reference subject index and marginal notes aid navigation and research
• [Compliance Ready] Enables professionals and establishments to ensure compliance with statutory obligations and avoid penalties or litigation risk
• [Practical Forms & Schedules] Includes all statutory forms required for certification, appeal, modification, and record-keeping
• [Trusted by Practitioners] Taxmann's Bare Act series is widely recognised and preferred by legal professionals, HR managers, and law students for its reliability, clarity, and completeness
• [Ideal for Compliance & Litigation] The book equips readers to not only comply with statutory mandates but also defend or assert rights effectively before authorities and courts
The structure of the book is as follows:
• Bare Act Presentation – Each section and rule is presented in logical sequence with precise marginal notes
• Section-wise Notes – After each statutory provision, detailed notes discuss important interpretations, compliance guidance, judicial decisions, and State-specific nuances
• Schedules – The Model Standing Orders (general and for coal mines) and additional items for all industries, laid out in comprehensive schedules
• State Amendments – Incorporated at relevant sections, ensuring full jurisdictional coverage
• Prescribed Forms & Registers – Forms for certification, appeal, registers, service cards, and other compliance needs are included at the end
• Subject Index – An exhaustive subject index enables efficient referencing by topic or section
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