The Model Standing Orders, 2026
Order 9. Attendance and late coming
Official text
(1) Every workers shall be at work at the time fixed and notified under paragraph 4 and worker attending late shall be liable to deduction of wages as provided under Code on Wages, 2019 (29 of 2019).
(2) All workers whether working above ground and underground, shall comply with the regulations related to hours of work for the time being in force.
(3) Every workers shall register their attendance at the commencement of the shift and at the close of the shift after and before change of uniform.
(4) Attendance of worker shall be regulated by means of identity card, biometrics or any other system as has been notified for the purpose.
(5) No worker shall use or punch the Identity Card other than his own.
(6) Any worker reporting late than the scheduled time shall not be permitted to enter the department or section, unless permitted by the manager, or any other officer duly authorised for such purpose.
(7) A worker shall be deemed absent if he fails to attend duty, unless obtained written permission for such absence from the manager or the officer authorised in this behalf.
(8) A worker who habitually report late or remains absent shall be liable to deduction of wages as provided under the Code on Wages, 2019 (29 of 2019).