Model standing orders are framed under Indistrial Employment (standing orders) Act1946.They are applicable to all Industrial Establishments employing100 or more workmen(In maharashtra 50).Industrial establishment is defined in the said Act.In general in maharashtra it is applicable to all factories,commercial establishments etc.
employing 50 or more workmen.Thus banks, factories,commercial establishments
are covered.It is immaterial whether the Industry is pvt.Ltd.Public Ltd. or proprietory
concern.It is further immeterial whether the industrial establishment engages in manufacturing,IT,or has shops selling grocery etc.It is mandatory to adhere to provisions of Industrial Employment(standing orders)Act and non compliance may
invite punishment.