(1) In addition to the powers conferred under section 43 of the Act, an Inspector, at a construction site of a building or other construction work within the local limits for which he is appointed may,—
(i) make examination of such construction site or place or premises used or to be used for such building or construction work ;
(ii) take on the spot or otherwise such evidence of any person, as he may deem necessary for the purpose of any examination or enquiry connected with such building or other construction work, directly or indirectly :
Provided that such person shall not be compelled to answer any question or give any evidence tending to incriminate him ;
(iii) take photographs, video clips, sample weight or measure of record or make such sketches, as he may consider necessary for the purpose of any examination or inquiry under these rules ;
(iv) hold an inquiry into the cause of any accident or dangerous occurrence, which he has reasons to believe was the result of Sections 43 (1) and 62 123 any operation connected with or incidental to such building or other construction work, or of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the Act or these rules ;
(v) issue show-cause notice or warning relating to the safety, health and welfare provisions under the Act or these rules ;
(vi) prosecute or defend in any court any complaint or other proceedings arising under the Act or these rules ;
(vii) direct any contractor or employer or building worker for getting the building workers medically examined as per the provisions of these rules ; and
(viii) require a person having powers of supervision and control of the premises or establishment or construction site, or the owner, project-in-charge or site-incharge, as the case may be, to provide such means or assistance including the launch or other mode of transport, as may be required for entry, inspection, examination or enquiry for the exercise of his powers under sub-section (1) of section 43 of the Act or these rules in relation to such construction site or project.
(2) Any person required to produce any document or thing or to give any information required by an inspector under sub-rule (1), shall be deemed to be legally bound to do so within the meaning of sections 175 and 176 of the Indian Penal Code (Central Act 45 of 1860).