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    Question

    According to Code 50 of the Occupational Safety, Health

    and Working Conditions Code, 2020, what action can be taken if a contractor fails to give intimation about receiving a work order from an establishment?
    A The contractor may be fined. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The designated authority may suspend or cancel the license. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The contractor may lose the right to work in that establishment. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The establishment may be fined. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ans. b, As per Code 50. (1) When a contractor receives work order from an establishment either to supply contract labour in the establishment or to execute the contract through contract labour in the establishment he shall, within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed, intimate to the authority referred to in section 119. (2) Where the contractor fails to give intimation under sub-section (1), the designated authority may, after giving the holder of the licence an opportunity of showing cause, suspend or cancel the licence in such manner as may be prescribed by the appropriate Government.

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