(1) The Inspector shall make such inspection as may appear to him to be necessary for the purpose of satisfying himself that the provisions of the Act and of the Rules and any orders issued by the Government under the Act are duly observed. In particular, he shall satisfy himself-
(i) that the establishments are duly registered under the Act;
(ii) that the registers, records and notices required to be maintained or displayed under the Act or rules are properly maintained or displayed;
(iii) that the intervals of rest and holidays required to be granted or observed under the Act or granted or observed and that the limit of hours of work and spread over laid down under the Act are not exceeded;
(iv) that the provisions of the Act and any orders issued by the Government regarding the opening and closing hours are duly observed;
(v) that every employee in an establishment is furnished with a letter of appointment;
(vi) that the provisions of the Act and rules regarding leave, holidays with wages' and materni1y benefit are properly observed;
(vii) that the provisions of the Act and the rules relating to cleanliness, ventilation, precautions against fire and safety of employees are properly observed;
(viii) that the provisions of the Act relating to the payment of overtime work are duly observed; and
(ix) that no child is allowed to work in any establishment.
7 Substituted by G.O.Ms. No. 54, of Labour, Employment, Training and Factories (Labour) Department, dated: 03.08.2016.
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(2) For carrying out such inspection, the Inspector may interrogate such persons in the premises, as he may deem necessary:
Provided that no such person shall be required under this rule, to answer any question, the answer to which might tend to incriminate him.