BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS’ WELFARE BOARDSCentral

Section 23 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996

The Central Government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, make to a Board grants and loans of such sums of money as the Government may consider necessary.

Summary

The Central Government has the power to provide money to the Welfare Boards.
This money can be given as a grant, which does not need to be paid back.
This money can also be given as a loan, which must be repaid.
Parliament must first pass a law to set aside this money before it can be given to a Board.
The amount given is decided by the Government based on what it thinks the Board needs.

Practical examples

1To help a new State Welfare Board start its work, the Central Government provides a 10 crore rupee grant after Parliament approves the national budget.

2A Board needs extra funds to build a large worker housing complex. The Central Government provides a low interest loan of 5 crore rupees under Section 23.

FAQ

1. Who provides grants and loans to the Welfare Board under Section 23 of the Construction Workers Act 1996?

Under Section 23 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996, the Central Government provides these grants and loans to the Board.

2. Does Parliament need to approve money given under Section 23 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996?

Yes, Section 23 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 requires that money is provided after due appropriation made by Parliament by law.

3. Can the Central Government give both grants and loans under Section 23 of the Construction Workers Act 1996?

Yes, Section 23 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 explicitly mentions both grants and loans.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 23 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, who is authorized to make grants to the Board?

Q2.What is required before the Central Government can release funds under Section 23 of the Construction Workers Act 1996?

Q3.Under Section 23 and Section 24 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, where do Central Government grants go?

Q4.How does the Central Government decide the amount of money to give under Section 23 of the Construction Workers Act 1996?

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