Taxmann's Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act 1996 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes]
About this ebook
This book is intended for the following audience:
• Legal Professionals & In-House Counsels – For direct reference to statutory text, compliance obligations, and the latest judicial interpretations relating to construction labour
• Government Officials & Labour Administrators – Essential for officers in labour departments, Welfare Boards, and regulatory bodies tasked with enforcement, registration, and welfare oversight
• Contractors, Employers & HR/Compliance Managers in Construction – For those who must comply with statutory obligations regarding worker registration, safety, cess, and welfare schemes
• Trade Unions & Worker Welfare Organisations – As a ready reckoner for understanding and safeguarding the legal entitlements of construction workers
• Academicians, Law Students & Researchers – As a reliable academic source with exhaustive section notes and coverage of relevant case law for study and research
• Consultants & Auditors – For providing opinions and undertaking labour law due diligence in construction-related business and government projects
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act [Act No. 27 of 1996] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:
• [Comprehensive Statutory Text] Full and updated text of the BOCW Act 1996, as amended
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Section-wise Notes] In-depth explanatory notes and the latest case law under each section for practical understanding
• [Allied Legislation] Includes the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act 1996 and related Rules
• [Incorporation of Latest Rules] Central Rules 1998, Welfare Cess Rules 1998, Ease of Compliance to Maintain Registers under Various Labour Laws Rules 2017, and Rationalisation of Forms and Reports Rules 2017
• [User-friendly Subject Index] Extensive index for quick navigation
• [Compliance Aids] Ready-to-use formats for registers and statutory forms as required under labour law
• [Case Law Summaries] Supreme Court and High Court decisions on contractor liability, worker status, applicability of the BOCW Act despite factory registration, vicarious liability of companies, and other contested issues
The structure of the book is as follows:
• Section-wise Format – Each statutory section is followed by detailed explanatory notes, practical comments, and case law references, ensuring easy cross-referencing for practitioners
• Integrated Rules & Forms – All relevant rules and statutory forms are consolidated after the main Act, allowing for holistic understanding and one-stop compliance
• Schedules & Formats – Includes annexures with prescribed formats, schedules, and checklists as per law
• Subject Index – Enables effortless search of topics, definitions, and section references
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