(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Continuity of existing licenses and registrations 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 135
Section 135 of the Code provides for the transitional continuity of existing licenses and registrations, providing that every factory, mine, or contractor license issued under the repealed enactments shall remain valid until its expiration.
Execute an immediate audit of all operating factory and contractor licenses: map expiration dates and apply for migration to the unified digital OSH portal at least ninety days before legacy license validity expires to ensure uninterrupted operations.