Section 56A
Presumption regarding certain offences
(1)
Where a person who has acted in contravention of the provisions of section 6, 15 or 36 or of any regulations made under this Act is found at any premises or place and is in possession of any tools or other implements or is engaged in any activity which may give rise to the inference that he is doing any work, the occupier of such premises or place shall, until the contrary is proved, be presumed to have employed him knowing that he is a person who has acted in contravention of the provisions of those sections or regulations.
(2)
In this section, “occupier”, in relation to any premises or place, includes —
(a)
the person having the charge, management or control of either the whole or part of the premises or place, either on his own account or as an agent; and
(b)
a contractor who is carrying out building operations or construction works at the premises or place on behalf of some other person.