Section 105 of The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Whoever in compliance of the provisions of section 67, fails to appoint a manager shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both.
Summary
- This section makes it illegal to run a mine without appointing a qualified sole manager as required by Section 67.
- A mine owner or agent who fails to appoint a manager faces up to three months of imprisonment.
- Alternatively, the offender can be fined up to one lakh rupees, or face both prison time and the fine.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the fine for failing to appoint a mine manager under Section 105 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020?
Under Section 105 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, failing to appoint a qualified manager can lead to a fine of up to one lakh rupees.
2. Can a mine owner go to prison under Section 105 of the Mine Safety Code if they do not hire a manager?
Yes, under Section 105 of the Mine Safety Code, the failure to appoint a qualified manager is punishable with imprisonment for up to three months.
3. Which section of the 2020 Labour Code is violated if a mine manager is not appointed under Section 105?
Section 105 of the 2020 Labour Code is triggered by a failure to comply with Section 67, which mandates the appointment of a qualified manager for every mine.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 105 of The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, what is the maximum prison sentence for failing to appoint a qualified mine manager?
Q2.Under Section 105 of the Mine Safety Code, what is the highest fine that can be imposed on a mine owner who does not hire a manager?
Q3.Section 105 of the 2020 Labour Code penalizes the failure to appoint a manager in compliance with which other section of the Code?
Q4.Under Section 105 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, what is the potential legal consequence for a mine owner who fails to appoint a manager?