Can a Certifying Officer Amend Our Company's Retirement Age Without Management's Input?

Dear all,

My concern is regarding the amendment of standing order 1 in our company's standing order. The retirement age is 55. As per the state model standing order, it has been raised to 60 years. Based on the model standing order, the union filed an application with the certifying officer to amend it. Simultaneously, they filed a civil writ petition in the High Court for the same.

Before the decision of the civil writ petition, the certifying officer passed an order to amend it without considering the submissions of management. Does the certifying officer have the power to amend the company's certified standing order on his own?

Suggestions are welcomed.

Rosy

Dear Rosy,

In my opinion, the certifying officer must have given notice to your management before modifying the certified standing orders as applicable to your unit. He is required to give an opportunity to you as per the requirements of this Act. You may approach the office of the CO for further clarification.

Regards,
R.N. Khola