Question

Who can be a Certifying Officer under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946?
Industrial Tribunal
Labour Commissioner
A Regional Labour Commissioner
Select the correct option:

• A. Both I and II
• B. Only II
• C. Both II and III
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both II and III

Answer 2

Under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, a Certifying Officer is the authority responsible for certifying the standing orders of industrial establishments. The following options apply:

Option a) Industrial Tribunal is incorrect because the Industrial Tribunal does not serve as a Certifying Officer under this Act. It handles disputes related to the enforcement of standing orders.

Option b) Labour Commissioner is also incorrect because, while a Labour Commissioner plays an important role in labour-related matters, they are not typically designated as Certifying Officers.

Option c) A Regional Labour Commissioner is the correct answer. They are empowered under the Act to certify the standing orders of industrial establishments in their respective regions.

Option d) All of the above is incorrect as not all listed authorities can act as Certifying Officers under the Act. Thus, the correct answer is c) A Regional Labour Commissioner.