Rule 64. Liability of owner of premises in certain circumstances

(1) Where in any premises separate buildings are leased to different occupiers for use as separate factories, the owner of the premises shall be responsible for the provision and maintenance of common facilities and services such as approach roads, drainage, water supply, lighting and sanitation.

(2) Where in any premises, independent or self-contained, floors or flats are leased to different occupiers for use as separate factories, the owner of the premises shall be liable, as if he were the occupier or manager of a factory, of any contravention of the provisions of this Code in respect of-(i) latrines, urinals and washing facilities in so far as the maintenance of the common supply of water for these purposes is concerned;

(ii) fencing of machinery and plant belonging to the owner and not specifically entrusted to the custody or use of an occupier;

(iii) safe means of access to the floors of flats, and maintenance and cleanliness of staircases and common passages;

(iv) precautions in case of fire;

(v) maintenance of hoists and lifts; and

(vi) maintenance of any other common facilities provided in the premises.

(3) The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator shall have, subject to the control of the State Government power to issue orders to the owner of the premises in respect of the carrying out the provisions of sub-rule(1).

(4) The provisions relating to the liability of the owner shall apply where in any premises independent rooms with common latrines, urinals and washing facilities are leased to different occupiers for use as separate factories:

Provided that the owner shall also be responsible for complying with the requirements relating to the provision and maintenance of common latrines, urinals and washing facilities.

(5) The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator shall have, subject to the control of the State Government, the power to issue orders to the owner of the premises referred to in Section 80 of the Code.

(6) Where in any premises portions or room or a shed are leased to different occupiers for use as separate factories, the owner of the premises shall be liable for any contravention of the provisions of above Rule.