(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Power of Central Government to give directions 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 123
Section 123 of the Code empowers the Central Government to give binding policy and executive directions to State Governments and regulatory authorities for the effective implementation of the Code.
Multi-state conglomerates must track Central Ministry of Labour directives, as national policy circulars issued under Section 123 immediately supersede conflicting or lagged state-level executive orders.