The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 (BOCW Act) is a social welfare legislation that aims to regulate the employment and service conditions of building and construction workers in India. Here’s an overview of the registration process under the BOCW Act:

The BOCW Act applies to every establishment that employs 10 or more building workers (both directly and through contractors) and engages in building and construction work, including maintenance, repairs, and demolition work.

Once registered, employers or contractors must comply with various provisions of the BOCW Act, which include:

• Payment of welfare cess for the benefit of building and construction workers.
• Providing facilities such as housing, medical care, and educational facilities to workers and their families.
• Ensuring safety, health, and welfare measures at construction sites.
• Maintaining records and submitting periodic returns to the BOCWWB.

Registration ensures that the employer or contractor operates legally under the provisions of the BOCW Act. Registration ensures that the employer or contractor operates legally under the provisions of the BOCW Act. Registration facilitates access to welfare benefits and services provided by the BOCWWB, funded through the welfare cess collected.