Notice and opportunity to be heard

Notice and opportunity to be heard 15.

1. (1) No order under this Act shall be passed under section 5 or section 7 unless an opportunity of being heard is provided to the employer.
2. (2) No penalty under this Act shall be imposed unless the person concerned is given a notice in writing by the Designated Officer, informing him of the grounds of penalty which is proposed to be imposed on him and providing him an opportunity to be heard.