Rule 12. Authentication of certified standing order

The certified standing orders or the modifications in the standing orders shall be authenticated by the certifying officer and shall be sent electronically and a hard copy thereof by speed post, within seven days from the date of such authentication to the employer and all the registered Trade Unions or chosen representative of workers:

Provided that there shall not be any requirement of authentication under this rule in cases of deemed certification under sub-section (3) of section 30 of the Code and in cases where the employer has certified adoption of Model Standing Orders.