Building And Construction Workers Act (1996)
The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 was introduced to protect workers engaged in construction activities. It regulated working hours, wages, safety standards, health facilities and welfare measures for construction workers. The law also required covered establishments to register, maintain employment records and provide facilities such as drinking water, first aid, toilets, rest areas, accommodation and safety equipment at construction sites.
The provisions relating to construction-site safety and working conditions are now covered under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Employers must provide a safe workplace, proper training, protective equipment, welfare facilities and accident-reporting systems. Proper compliance helps protect workers from workplace injuries, ensures access to welfare benefits and reduces the risk of penalties, notices and legal disputes for contractors and construction companies.
Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment, And Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
- Replying / Satisfying Show Cause Notices issued by Inspector or any appropriate Authority
- Assistance to establishments at the time of inspection and search of any premises by the Inspector
- Representing establishments at the time of enquiries conducted by the Inspector
- Correspondence / Liasoning with Concerned Department / Office
- Assistance For Settling the claims against the Company and arrive at the common and reasonable solution