Rule 117: Appeal for re-examination
Reviewed by Finin2min Editorial Desk · Last reviewed 30 August 2026
Rule 117 — Governs appeal for re-examination and the rights, duties, powers or procedure expressly stated in this rule. Key operative text: (2)(i) the employer in case of initial medical examination and manager of the mine in case of periodical medical examination shall forward the appeal to the convener of the appellate medical board within fifteen days of the…
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026 were finally notified under G.S.R. 345(E), 8 May 2026. The Central Rules must be read with the Code and any later amendment/corrigendum.
Finin2min analysis — operative rule mechanics
Operative clauses
- (2)(i) the employer in case of initial medical examination and manager of the mine in case of periodical medical examination shall forward the appeal to the convener of the appellate medical board within fifteen days of the receipt of the appeal;
- (ii) the convener of the appellate medical board shall give at least fifteen days prior notice to the owner, agent or manager and also the appellant, for re-examination;
- (iii) a person, who for any reasonable cause, fails to appear for a medical re-examination shall be given another notice at least seven days in advance;
- (3) In respect of every medical re-examination by the appellate medical board, the appellant shall pay such fees and the medical examination shall be conducted in such manner as may be determined by the appellate medical board.
- (4) In case the appellate medical board finds such person fit for employment in mines, the fees shall be reimbursed in full to the appellant by the employer of the mine where such person is employed.
Provisos / explanations
- No proviso/explanation was separately extracted from this rule.
Thresholds & timelines
- Appeal for re-examination.- (1) Where as a result of an initial medical examination or of periodical medical examination, a person has been declared unfit for employment in mines or in particular category of mines or in any specified operations in mine , such person may, within thirty days of the receipt of a copy of the certificate, file an appeal with…
- (2)(i) the employer in case of initial medical examination and manager of the mine in case of periodical medical examination shall forward the appeal to the convener of the appellate medical board within fifteen days of the receipt of the appeal;
- (ii) the convener of the appellate medical board shall give at least fifteen days prior notice to the owner, agent or manager and also the appellant, for re-examination;
- (iii) a person, who for any reasonable cause, fails to appear for a medical re-examination shall be given another notice at least seven days in advance;
Mapped Code sections
Full notified text — Rule 117
117. Appeal for re-examination.- (1) Where as a result of an initial medical examination or of periodical
medical examination, a person has been declared unfit for employment in mines or in particular category
of mines or in any specified operations in mine , such person may, within thirty days of the receipt of a
copy of the certificate, file an appeal with the employer , against the declaration aforesaid and request for
a medical re-examination by an appellate medical board.
(2)(i) the employer in case of initial medical examination and manager of the mine in case of
periodical medical examination shall forward the appeal to the convener of the appellate medical
board within fifteen days of the receipt of the appeal;
(ii) the convener of the appellate medical board shall give at least fifteen days prior notice to the
owner, agent or manager and also the appellant, for re-examination;
(iii) a person, who for any reasonable cause, fails to appear for a medical re-examination shall be
given another notice at least seven days in advance;
(3) In respect of every medical re-examination by the appellate medical board, the appellant shall pay
such fees and the medical examination shall be conducted in such manner as may be determined by
the appellate medical board.
(4) In case the appellate medical board finds such person fit for employment in mines, the fees shall
be reimbursed in full to the appellant by the employer of the mine where such person is employed.Application and evidence
- Primary statutory test — (2)(i) the employer in case of initial medical examination and manager of the mine in case of periodical medical examination shall forward the appeal to the convener of the appellate medical board within fifteen days of the receipt of the appeal;
- Additional operative limb — (ii) the convener of the appellate medical board shall give at least fifteen days prior notice to the owner, agent or manager and also the appellant, for re-examination;
- Numerical or timing control — Appeal for re-examination.- (1) Where as a result of an initial medical examination or of periodical medical examination, a person has been declared unfit for employment in mines or in particular category of mines or in any specified operations in mine , such person may, within thirty days of the receipt of a copy of the certificate, file an appeal with…
- Code Section mapping — 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73. Read the mapped provision together with this text rather than treating the concordance as a substitute for it.
- Evidence file — retain facts and records proving the role/status of: Employer.
Cross-references & prescribed forms
Sections cited/mapped
Forms
No form is directly mapped in the current rule register.
Worked example
When an event triggers appeal for re-examination, record the trigger date, competent authority, prescribed rule/form, filing or decision step, service/acknowledgement and final outcome. A statutory point to test is: “Appeal for re-examination.- (1) Where as a result of an initial medical examination or of periodical medical examination, a person has been declared unfit for employment in mines or in particular category of mines or in any specified operations in mine , such person may, within t” Reconcile the mapped Code Section(s) 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73.
Illustrative only. Use the exact notified rule, prescribed form and competent authority.
Q&A — Rule 117
What is Rule 117 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026?
Rule 117 — Governs appeal for re-examination and the rights, duties, powers or procedure expressly stated in this rule. Key operative text: (2)(i) the employer in case of initial medical examination and manager of the mine in case of periodical medical examination shall forward the appeal to the convener of the appellate medical board within fifteen days of the…
What does Rule 117 require or permit?
A principal operative clause extracted from the notified rule is: “(2)(i) the employer in case of initial medical examination and manager of the mine in case of periodical medical examination shall forward the appeal to the convener of the appellate medical board within fifteen days of the receipt of the appeal;” Read it with all sub-rules and provisos below.
Does Rule 117 contain a proviso or explanation?
No standalone proviso or explanation was extracted from this rule text. Check the complete rule below for clause-level conditions.
What deadline, period, percentage or amount appears in Rule 117?
The rule contains this numerical/time expression: “Appeal for re-examination.- (1) Where as a result of an initial medical examination or of periodical medical examination, a person has been declared unfit for employment in mines or in particular category of mines or in any specified operations in mine , such person may, within thirty days of the receipt of a copy of the certificate, file an appeal with…” Apply it only in its notified context.
Which Code sections are linked to Rule 117?
The current concordance maps Rule 117 to Section(s) 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73.
When did Rule 117 come into force?
The final Central Rules were notified as G.S.R. 345(E), 8 May 2026; Rule 1 states that the Rules come into force on publication. Check any later amendment or corrigendum before reliance.