(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory rules and compliance mandates governing Establishment and maintenance of hospitals by Corporation shall be enforced across all covered establishments throughout India.
(2) Every employer, establishment, or covered entity shall strictly adhere to the operational guidelines, contribution ceilings, registration schedules, and benefit disbursement standards specified under this section.
(3) Any default, failure to deposit contributions, or contravention of statutory mandates under this section shall be subject to recovery proceedings under Chapter XI and penalties under Chapter XII.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 45
Section 45 of the Code empowers the Corporation to establish, maintain, and upgrade hospitals, dispensaries, and occupational disease centers, either independently or in agreement with State Governments, local bodies, or private partners.
Employers located in newly developed industrial parks should formally petition the Regional Director under Section 45 for the establishment of a dedicated ESI branch dispensary or the empanelment of local private trauma centers.