Assignment of officers and power of entry and inspection

(1) The Labour Commissioner may designate officers as he may think necessary for the purpose of investigating any complaints and otherwise securing the proper observance of the provisions of this Act. (2) Any officer designated pursuant to subsection (1) of this section (hereinafter referred to as “a designated officer”), may at any reasonable time, enter the premises of any employer who employs both men and women and may, (a) require the production of wage sheets, records of remuneration or occupation, or any other record required to be kept pursuant to section 8 of this Act; and (b) inspect and examine such wage sheets and records and copy any material therefrom. (3) A designated officer shall be furnished with a certificate of designation on entering any premises pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, the officer shall, if required to do so, produce the certificate to the employer or other person in charge of the premises. (4) Any employer or other person in charge of any premises in which a designated officer has entered pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, shall give the designated officer all reasonable assistance and furnish the officer with such records or information as the officer may reasonably require.