(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Appointment of Inspector-cum-Facilitators and their powers 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 115
Section 115 of the Code provides for the appointment of Inspector-cum-Facilitators by the appropriate Government, establishing a modernized regulatory cadre tasked with dual responsibilities of enforcement and advisory compliance support.
Leverage the 'Facilitator' role under Section 115 by seeking formal written advisory opinions on complex engineering interpretations or new process integrations, documenting the consultation to establish good-faith compliance.