Penalties
Failure to register establishment
- Fine up to ₹2 lakh; up to ₹5 lakh for continuing contravention
- Registration mandatory within 60 days
Non-compliance causing death
- Imprisonment up to 2 years and/or fine up to ₹5 lakh
- Serious penalty for fatal safety violations
Non-compliance with safety provisions
- Fine up to ₹2 lakh (1st offence); up to ₹5 lakh (repeat)
- Graduated penalties
Employing contract labour in core activity illegally
- Fine up to ₹1 lakh
- Unless exception applies