Section – 28. Application of this Chapter.

February 12, 2026 STANDING ORDERS
  1. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to every industrial establishment wherein three hundred or more workers are employed, or were employed on any day of the preceding twelve months.
  2. Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to workers governed by:
    • Fundamental and Supplementary Rules;
    • Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules;
    • Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules;
    • Revised Leave Rules;
    • Civil Service Regulations;
    • Civilians in Defence Service (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules;
    • Indian Railway Establishment Code; or
    • Any other rules or regulations notified by the appropriate Government.