(1) The Central Government may, either on its own motion or on an application made by the employer or any worker, review its order granting or refusing to grant permission for the lay-off.

(2) The employer or any worker concerned, along with the order referred to in sub-rule (1), may make an application within thirty days from the date on which the order is made to the Central Government for reviewing the order and that Government shall, within two months from the date on which the application is made, dispose of the same after providing the concerned parties, an opportunity of being heard.

(3) Where the Central Government decides to review the order referred to in sub-rule (1) on its own motion, it may take necessary steps within one month from the date on which the order is made and after providing the concerned parties an opportunity of being heard, dispose of such review within a period of two months from the date on which such decision is taken.