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    Question

    According to Code 86 of the Occupational Safety, Health

    and Working Conditions Code, 2020, what is the punishment for an employer who commits the same offence under Code 78, 79 or 80 for the second or subsequent time? 
    A A fine of one lakh rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A fine of five lakh rupees or imprisonment for up to six months, or both Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A fine of ten lakh rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A fine of two lakh rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: As per Code 86- (2) An employer who after conviction for an offence under section 78 or section 79 or section 80 again commits the same offence under section 78 or section 79 or section 80, then, he shall for the second or subsequent offence be punishable with fine which shall not be less than five lakh rupees, but which may extend up to twenty lakh rupees or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with both.

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