Building & Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment & Conditions of Service) Act, 1966 alongwith Rules, 1998 with Cess Act & Rules

This edition compiles the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, the Rules, 1998, and the Welfare Cess Act & Rules, providing an authoritative and complete legal framework governing construction labour in India. The Act mandates registration of establishments employing construction workers, ensures health, safety, and welfare provisions at building sites, and prescribes mechanisms for the creation and administration of welfare boards at State and Central levels. The accompanying Rules, 1998, specify detailed procedures for registration, licensing, welfare benefits, accident reporting, and maintenance of records. The Cess Act, 1996 introduces a welfare cess payable by employers, used to fund medical, housing, education, and pension benefits for construction workers. This compilation is essential for contractors, builders, government officers, trade unions, and legal practitioners dealing with compliance, labour rights, and welfare audits. Presented in a structured, easy-to-navigate layout with section-wise annotations, this book serves as an indispensable compliance guide and legal reference. It bridges the statutory language with practical enforcement needs, offering a clear understanding of employer obligations, worker entitlements, and regulatory procedures.