Section 96: Obligations of inspector or employee

1) The obligations of the inspector or employee deputed to inspect any enterprise or workplace pursuant to Section 95 shall be as follows:

(a) To enter any enterprise or workplace only after showing his or her identity card,

(b) To give a written receipt thereof while taking custody of any register, document, record or goods,

(c) To keep the identity of any complainant confidential if he or she requests to do so,

(d) To perform the duties of his or her office without causing hindrance in the work of the enterprise or workplace,

(e) To keep such notice, information or data as received during inspection confidential except as required to be disclosed in accordance with the law.

2) Where the inspector or any employee who is deputed to inspect any enterprise or workplace fails to perform the duties referred to in sub-section (1), does any act that is disrespectful or contrary to the duties of his or her office or causes any loss or damage by doing any act with mala fide intention, the concerned person shall give information thereof to the competent authority through the Office.

3) If the inspector or employee is found guilty upon making necessary inquiries pursuant to sub-section (2), the competent authority may take departmental action pursuant to the prevailing law.