Registration of Building Workers as Beneficiaries Under the BOCW Act

Kickstart Business Advisors provides expert guidance on registering building workers as beneficiaries under the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 (BOCW Act). This legislation ensures construction workers receive essential benefits and protections. Learn more about how to register and the advantages it offers.


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Criteria for Building Workers’ Registration under the BOCW Act

To be eligible for registration under the BOCW Act, a worker must fulfill the following criteria:

  • Age: The worker should be between 18 and 60 years old.
  • Work Experience: The worker must have been employed in construction work for at least 90 days within the past 12 months.

Eligible construction activities for BOCW registration include:

  • Welding Work
  • Well Digging
  • Carpentry
  • Shelling
  • Roller Driving
  • Plumbing
  • Masonry Work
  • Blacksmithing
  • Roadmaking
  • Mosaic Polishing
  • Mixer Operation
  • Electrical Work
  • Painting
  • Hammering
  • Tiling Work
  • Tunnel Construction
  • Well Sediment Removal
  • Road Construction (Spraying or Mixing)
  • Marble and Stone Work
  • Security Work
  • Rock Breaking
  • Stone Breaking and Grinding
  • Clerical and Accounting Work at Project Sites
  • Construction of Dams, Bridges, Roads, or Buildings
  • Installation and Repair of Hot & Cold Machinery
  • Flood Management
  • Fire Fighting System Installation and Repair
  • Interior Decoration of Houses/Buildings
  • Community Park or Sidewalk Construction
  • Modular Kitchen Installation
  • Clay, Sand, and Mooring Mining Operations
  • Brick Manufacturing at Brick Kilns
  • Installation of Lifts and Automatic Ladders
  • Installation of Security Gates and Other Equipment
  • Transporting Cement, Bricks, etc.
  • Lime Making
  • Clay Work

Benefits for Building Workers Following Registration

Registered building workers under the BOCW Act are entitled to a range of benefits, including:

  • Maternity Benefits: Support for female workers during pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Pension Payments: Pension provision upon reaching retirement age.
  • Tools Procurement: Financial assistance for purchasing work-related tools.
  • Medical Assistance: Immediate medical care for workplace injuries.
  • Home Construction Loans: Access to credit for building or purchasing a home.
  • Major Ailment Coverage: Financial support for medical expenses related to serious illnesses.
  • Child Education Support: Assistance with educational expenses for workers’ children.
  • Death Benefits: Financial compensation for the family in the event of a worker’s death.
  • Funeral Benefits: Coverage of funeral expenses following the death of a worker.

Steps for Registering Building Workers Under the BOCW Act

  • Step 1: Visit the Registration Portal Access the State BOCW portal and locate the worker registration application under the services section. Licensing requirements are managed by the Labour Management Information System.
  • Step 2: Complete Verification Formalities Choose the application option and verify your identity using an OTP. Enter the required details to receive the OTP.
  • Step 3: Fill Out the E-Form and Upload Required Documents Complete the e-form with the necessary information and upload the required documents in the specified file format.
  • Step 4: Application Vetting and Grant of Certificate After submission, the application will be vetted by the concerned authority. Upon successful verification, the registration certificate will be issued and available on the online portal.

Required Documentation for BOCW Registration

The following documents are needed to complete the registration:

  • Proof of Age (self-declaration if no age evidence is available)
  • Proof of Address
  • Aadhaar Card (if available)
  • Bank Account Details (IFSC number, account number, bank branch)
  • Family Details
  • Employer’s Certificate Confirming 90 Days of Construction Work
  • Nomination Form

Handling Rejection of Registration Applications

If your registration application is rejected, you can appeal the decision. Submit your appeal to the Secretary of the Board or an authorized officer within 30 days of the rejection.

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