(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Facilities to inter-State migrant workers 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 59
Section 59 of the Code delineates the statutory facilities that employers and contractors must provide to inter-State migrant workers, including suitable residential accommodation, medical check-ups, and non-discriminatory access to social security schemes.
When contracting with labor recruitment agencies, management must mandate photographic and video proof of residential camps, along with tie-ups with local ESIC or empaneled hospitals, to withstand regulatory scrutiny during surprise labor department inspections.