The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
The Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 is a social welfare legislation that regulates the employment and working conditions of construction workers in India.
Summary
The Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 is a social welfare legislation that aims to regulate the employment and working conditions of construction workers in India. The Act applies to all establishments that engage ten or more workers in any building or construction work. The Act mandates the registration of establishments that engage in building or construction work and also requires the registration of all construction workers who are employed in such establishments. The Act provides for the welfare measures such as health and safety, insurance, and working conditions for the workers. It also establishes a fund for the welfare of construction workers.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent, Commencement And Application | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Central Advisory Committee | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: State Advisory Committee | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Expert Committees | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Appointment Of Registering Officers | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Registration Of Establishments | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Revocation Of Registration In Certain Cases | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Appeal | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Effect Of Non-Registration | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Beneficiaries Of The Fund | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Registration Of Building Workers As Beneficiaries | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Identity Cards | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Cessation As A Beneficiary | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Register Of Beneficiaries | Open |