Article 135 of Private Sector Labour Law

The officials responsible for inspection may, where the employer violates the provisions of Articles (83, 84, 86) of this Law and the decisions issued in implementation thereof in a manner that threatens contamination of the environment and public health or the health or safety of workers, draw up a report of the violation and submit it to the competent Minister, who may, in coordination with the competent authorities, issue a decision to close the premises wholly or partially or suspend the use of a particular machine or machines until the violation is remedied.