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 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.