Section 140: Powers to regulate general safety and health

Q: What does Section 140 of The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code) deal with?

Section 140 OSH Code pertains to "Powers to regulate general safety and health". It is part of the The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 140 of The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code) governs powers to regulate general safety and health. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 140 OSH Code still in force?

Yes, Section 140 of the The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 140 OSH Code?

धारा 140 OSH Code is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 140 of the The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Section 140 of The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code) governs powers to regulate general safety and health. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 140 OSH Code?

Dhara 140 OSH Code is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 140 of the The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 140 of The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code) governs powers to regulate general safety and health. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 140 of The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020?

Cite as: "Section 140, The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, 2020, § 140 (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

- Notwithstanding any law for the time being in force, the Central Government may make rules to regulate general safety and health of the persons residing in whole or part of India, in the event of declaration of an epidemic, pandemic or disaster, for such period as may be notified by the Central Government.