(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Publication of reports shall be enforced across all industrial premises, factories, mines, and workplaces throughout India.
(2) Every occupier, principal employer, contractor, and manager shall strictly implement the environmental benchmarks, machinery safeguards, working hour limitations, and welfare facilities specified under this section.
(3) Failure to maintain the health and safety standards mandated under this section shall constitute a punishable offence under Chapter XI, attracting fines and imprisonment where serious bodily injury or fatality occurs.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 106
Section 106 of the Code provides for the publication of reports of inquiries conducted under Section 105, ensuring public transparency and institutional learning across the industrial ecosystem.
Corporate communications and legal teams must coordinate closely prior to the release of a Section 106 report, preparing a structured public response detailing voluntary remedial actions already completed to mitigate reputational and stock market impact.