(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Penalty for contravention causing obstruction 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 88
Section 88 of the Code penalizes willful obstruction of an Inspector-cum-Facilitator or failure to produce registers, documents, or facilities required for inspection, punishable with imprisonment of up to three months or fines of up to one lakh rupees, or both.
Train gate security and HR staff never to deny or delay entry to an Inspector-cum-Facilitator presenting valid electronic credentials. Immediately usher the officer to the conference room and produce digital access to the e-compliance portal.