Section 13 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
- (1)The Board shall give to every beneficiary an identity card with his photograph duly affixed thereon and with enough space for entering the details of the building or other construction work done by him.
- (2)Every employer shall enter in the identity card the details of the building or other construction work done by the beneficiary and authenticate the same and return it to the beneficiary.
- (3)A beneficiary who has been issued an identity card under this Act shall produce the same whenever demanded by any officer of Government or the Board, any inspector or any other authority for inspection.
Summary
- The Welfare Board is responsible for giving a photo identity card to every registered worker.
- The identity card must have enough space to record the details of the work the beneficiary performs.
- It is the duty of the employer to enter and sign off on work details in the worker's identity card.
- After updating and authenticating the card, the employer must return it to the worker.
- Registered workers must show their identity card if a government or Board official asks to see it for inspection.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is responsible for issuing identity cards under Section 13 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act?
Under Section 13 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996, the Board is responsible for giving every beneficiary an identity card.
2. What must an employer do with a worker's ID card according to Section 13 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act?
According to Section 13 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996, the employer must enter work details, authenticate them, and return the card to the worker.
3. Do I need a photo on my card under Section 13 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act?
Yes, Section 13 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 requires the identity card to have the worker's photograph duly affixed.
4. When must a worker produce their identity card under Section 13 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act?
A worker must produce the card whenever it is demanded by an officer of the Government, the Board, or an inspector according to Section 13 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 13 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996, what specific information must the employer record in the identity card?
Q2.Who is authorized to demand to see a worker's identity card under Section 13 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996?
Q3.According to Section 13 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996, what must be affixed to the identity card?
Q4.Under Section 13 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996, what must the employer do after authenticating the entries in the card?