Section 17 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
When a beneficiary has not paid his contribution under sub-section (1) of section 16 for a continuous period of not less than one year, he shall cease to be a beneficiary: Provided that if the Secretary of the Board is satisfied that the non-payment of contribution was for a reasonable ground and that the building worker is willing to deposit the arrears, he may allow the building worker to deposit the contribution in arrears and on such deposit being made, the registration of building worker shall stand restored.
Summary
- A worker stops being a beneficiary if they do not pay their fees for a full year without stopping.
- A worker who lost their status can get it back by paying the late fees they owe.
- The Secretary of the Board decides if a worker had a good reason for missing their payments.
- Once the late fees are paid and the reason is accepted, the worker's registration is active again.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How long can I miss payments before I am removed as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act?
Under Section 17 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, you cease to be a beneficiary if you do not pay your contribution for a continuous period of at least one year.
2. Can I get my membership back if I forgot to pay for a year under Section 17 of the Construction Workers Act?
Yes, Section 17 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act allows the Secretary to restore your registration if you have a reasonable ground and pay all the money you owe.
3. Who has the power to restore my registration under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act?
According to Section 17 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, the Secretary of the Board is the official who can allow you to pay arrears and restore your status.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 17 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, a worker loses beneficiary status after not paying for how long?
Q2.Who must be satisfied that a worker had a reasonable ground for not paying under Section 17 of the Construction Workers Act?
Q3.Under Section 17 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, what must a worker do to restore their registration besides providing a good reason?
Q4.If a worker stops paying because they reached age 60, does Section 17 of the Construction Workers Act remove them for non-payment?