Rajasthan explained: this guide covers what it means, who it applies to, the step-by-step process, documents required, fees, due dates and penalties in India — so you can stay compliant with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Standing orders set the terms on which workers are employed. The Rajasthan rules explain how an employer adopts the Central model, how a draft goes to the certifying officer, how appeals work and how a change in service conditions is notified to workers. This article follows rules 27 to 36.
An employer adopting the Central model standing orders intimates the certifying officer of the date; if the officer makes no observation within thirty days, the order is deemed adopted (rule 27). An appeal against the certifying officer's order must be filed within sixty days of receipt (rule 32). A notice of change in service conditions is given in Form-VIII (rule 36).
Which rule set this is
These are the Rajasthan Industrial Relation Rules, 2026, as notified by S.O.41 dated 12 August 2026 in the Rajasthan Gazette Extraordinary of the same date. Later amendments and State notifications under these rules should be checked in the State Gazette. Rule 1(3) says they come into force "on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette". For the committees that often work alongside standing orders, see the Works Committee article.
Employers who are drafting or modifying standing orders can seek review from our employment and labour law advisory team. The Central model position is in model standing orders and forwarding of information.
Adopting the model standing orders (rule 27)
If an employer adopts the Central Government's model standing orders to the extent relevant to the establishment, the employer intimates the certifying officer, electronically, in person or by registered post, of the specific date from which the relevant provisions are adopted. Within thirty days of receipt, the certifying officer may state which relevant provisions have not been adopted and direct the employer to amend the order by addition, deletion or modification within thirty days of receiving the direction. A compliance report is asked only for the provisions directed to be amended. If no observation is made within thirty days, the standing order is deemed adopted.
Draft standing orders and objections (rules 28 to 31)
| Subject | Rule | As printed |
|---|---|---|
| Representatives where there is no trade union | 28 | Certifying officer calls a meeting of the workers to choose three representatives, who receive a copy of the draft; objections to be submitted within fifteen days of the notice |
| Authentication | 29 | Certified orders or modifications and appellate orders are authenticated and sent electronically or otherwise within a week to all concerned; no certification needed for deemed certification or certified adoption of model standing orders |
| Statement with draft | 30 | For a draft: establishment name, address, email, contact number, strength and details of workers including trade union particulars. For a modification: the provisions to be modified, a tabular statement of the provision in force, proposed change and reasons, signed by an authorised person |
| Similar establishments | 31 | A group of employers in similar establishments may submit a joint draft after consulting the trade union; it goes to the officer authorised by the State Government, who in consultation with the certifying officers certifies or refuses, recording reasons |
For the statement and the similar-establishment draft in the Central rules, see statement with draft standing orders and similar establishments.
Appeal (rule 32)
An employer, a trade union, a negotiating union or council, or (where none exists) any union or representative body of the workers may appeal against the certifying officer's order under section 30(5) within sixty days of receiving it. The appeal is a memorandum in tabular form giving the provisions to be altered, modified, deleted or added and the reasons, filed electronically or otherwise with the appellate authority. The appellate authority fixes the hearing date and gives notice to the other side (the employer, the unions, or the representative body, depending on who appeals). The appellant gives each respondent a copy of the memorandum, the authority may call for evidence at any stage and, after hearing the parties, disposes of the appeal.
Final text, language and the register (rules 33 and 34)
The certified standing order is sent electronically or otherwise, except in the case of deemed certification. The employer keeps the text as finally certified, deemed certified or adopted in Hindi or in English; if standing orders are submitted in English, a true translation in Hindi shall be submitted. The certifying officer maintains a register of all certified, deemed certified or adopted model standing orders, with a unique number, name and nature of the establishment, date of certification or adoption, areas of operation and other retrieval details. Copies of certified standing orders are furnished to any applicant on payment of "two rupees per page", which may be paid electronically.
Modification (rule 35)
An application to modify an existing standing order under section 35(2) is submitted electronically or otherwise and contains the provisions proposed to be modified, a tabular statement of each provision in force, the proposed modification, the reasons and the details of the registered trade union or unions in the establishment, signed by an authorised person.
Notice of change (rule 36)
An employer who intends to change the conditions of service of any worker on a matter in the Third Schedule to the Code gives notice to the affected worker in Form-VIII. The notice is displayed conspicuously on the notice board at the main entrance of the establishment and in the office of the concerned Manager. Where a registered trade union exists, a copy is served on the Secretary of each such union. The Central rule is explained in notice for change in service conditions.
A worked example
Rangeela Prints of Sanganer employs 150 people and adopts the model standing orders. HR manager Pooja emails the certifying officer a letter stating the date from which the relevant provisions apply. Twenty days later the officer writes that the provisions on a particular subject are not adopted and directs an amendment within thirty days. Pooja amends, sends the compliance report only for those provisions, keeps the final text in Hindi, and later gives workers a Form-VIII notice before changing shift timings covered by the Third Schedule.
Common lapses
- Treating silence of the certifying officer as adoption before the thirty days end.
- Filing an appeal after sixty days from receipt of the order.
- Submitting English standing orders without a Hindi translation.
- Giving notice of change without displaying it at the main entrance and the Manager's office.
- Not serving the notice on the union Secretary where a union is registered.
Need help with standing orders?
If standing orders must be certified, modified or defended on appeal, our employment and labour law advisory team can prepare the statement and the tabular comparison the rules require. Bring the existing text, workforce details and union particulars.
Key takeaways
- Model adoption is intimated to the certifying officer; thirty days of silence means deemed adoption.
- Draft standing orders and modifications carry a prescribed statement; joint drafts are allowed for similar establishments.
- Appeals lie within sixty days of receiving the certifying officer's order.
- The final text is kept in Hindi or English, with a Hindi translation if in English.
- A Form-VIII notice precedes a change on a Third Schedule matter.
Read next
- Rajasthan Industrial Relation Rules: Works Committee and Grievance Redressal Committee
- Rajasthan Industrial Relation Rules: arbitration, conciliation and tribunal procedure
- Central IR Rules: notice for change in service conditions
Disclaimer: Based on the State or Union territory rules named above, as notified under the Labour Codes and consulted on 4 October 2026. Later amendments, State notifications, fees and forms should be checked in the State Gazette and on the State labour department website. This article is general information, not legal advice; check the official text before acting.