(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Prior publication of rules and regulations 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 132
Section 132 of the Code mandates the condition of prior publication for rules, regulations, and bye-laws made under the Code, ensuring participatory democracy and stakeholder consultation before legal enactment.
Industrial trade associations should establish active regulatory monitoring committees to review draft rules published under Section 132, submitting empirical impact studies and technical recommendations within the prescribed consultation window.