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After the OSH Code comes into force, an Inspector earlier appointed under the repealed Mines Act, 1952 continues to work. What is his status under the Code?

He is deemed to have been appointed under the OSH Code for such purposes. The Code's repeal and savings provision treats inspectors and other officers appointed under the repealed enactments, including the Mines Act, as appointed under the Code, so their service continues without reappointment.

  1. AHe ceases to hold office until reappointed
  2. BHe is deemed to have been appointed under the Code for such purposesCorrect
  3. CHe can act only in factories
  4. DHe becomes a member of the National Board

Explanation

Section 143(2) deems every Chief Inspector, Inspector and other officer appointed under a repealed enactment to have been appointed under this Code for such purposes. So no fresh appointment is needed.

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