(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Portability of benefits 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 65
Section 65 of the Code codifies the principle of portability of benefits, guaranteeing that inter-State migrant workers enjoy uninterrupted access to public distribution system (PDS) food grains, building welfare board entitlements, and health insurance across State lines.
Industrial welfare officers must assist migrant workers in linking their native State ration cards and BOCW registrations to local fair-price shops and dispensaries within thirty days of joining, submitting compliance proof during quarterly labor audits.