Standing Orders Certification and Translation Requirements in Tamil Language: Compliance Insights

Hi,

Could anybody send me the model standing order in Tamil language?

Regards,
Hema

Dear Ms. Hemavathy,

Standing orders are usually certified in English. Some of the leading companies have translated the certified standing orders into Tamil. You can try reaching out to those companies.

With regards,

Dear Mr. Balaraman,

According to the Tamilnadu Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Rules, which are applicable only in Tamilnadu, when submitting draft standing orders for certification, the employer has to submit the draft standing orders in both English and Tamil. The Certifying Officers usually certify the standing orders in English. Some Certifying Officers incorporate a clause in the certified standing orders stating that in the event of any dispute or difference in translation, the English version will prevail. However, some certifying officers do not include such a clause. If you undertake the certification of standing orders, it would be advisable to persuade the certifying officer to include a clause stating that in case of any dispute or difference in translation, the English version will prevail. If the officer is unresponsive to your request, in the translated version displayed on the notice board, you can include a clause stating that in case of a dispute or difference in translation, the English version will prevail, as the certification has been done in English.

With regards,

Dear Sir,

I came to understand from the case law, Ismail Papamia Vs Labour Appellate Tribunal of India (AIR 1956 Bombay 584), a Division Bench of the Bombay HC held that non-compliance with Sec. 9 would not make the provisions of Sec. 7 not effective or binding as the language used in Sec. 9 by the legislature is intended to give effect merely to a directory provision and not a mandatory provision.

You are also mentioned that the standing orders in the regional language are only given as a reference for a better understanding of provisions and regulations covered therein. In such an eventuality, the copy of the draft standing order in the regional language may be displayed on the notice board.

Is it legally correct under TN Rules for a draft standing order to be submitted in 5 sets in both languages for certification? I appreciate your views and response in this context.

Many may find this useful, but to read the Tamil version, the name of the font used is to be known.