BUILDING & OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ACT, 1996

Assessing the applicability of the enactment

Preparing and submitting the application for the registrations by the principal employer

Preparing and submitting the application for license by the contractors

Preparing and submitting the amendments in registration due to change in contractors details and renewal of license

Assessing the fees payable

Processing the application with the department

Obtaining the registrations and / or license as the case may be

Advising on the maintenance of various registers, records etc.

Preparation of half year and annual returns

Enactments

BRIEF DETAIL OF THE ENACTMENT

This enactment regulates the employment and conditions of services of building and other construction workers and to provide for their Safety, Health and Welfare measures

APPLICABILITY

It applies to every establishments which employs 10 or more building workers in any building or other construction work

Provisions of this enactment are not applicable if the location is covered under Factories Act or the Mines Act

REQUIREMENTS

Obtaining registrations / license

Payment of fees depending upon construction worker

Maintenance of various registers, records etc.

Providing various facilities like shelter, drinking water, crèche, toilet blocks, canteen etc.

CONSEQUENCES

Authority can prosecute principal employer and/or contractor/s for breach of the provisions of this enactment. Provision of fine upto Rs. 5,000/- are there.