(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Inspector-cum-Facilitator to be public servant 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 118
Section 118 of the Code formally declares every Inspector-cum-Facilitator, certifying surgeon, and appointed officer to be a public servant within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Ensure all interactions with Inspector-cum-Facilitators are formally recorded, conducted in official conference facilities with CCTV surveillance, and backed by written minutes to prevent misunderstandings or wrongful allegations under Section 118.