Section 58 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
The provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, shall so far as may be, apply to building workers as if the employment to which this Act applies had been included in the Second Schedule to that Act.
Summary
- The Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, is made applicable to building workers.
- Building workers are treated as if their jobs were listed in the Second Schedule of the 1923 Act.
- This section ensures that construction workers can claim legal compensation for injuries or death at work.
- It bridges the 1996 Act with existing labor laws to provide better protection.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does the Workmen's Compensation Act apply to building workers under Section 58 of the 1996 Act?
Yes, Section 58 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act states that the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, apply to building workers.
2. How does Section 58 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act change the status of building workers?
Section 58 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act treats building workers as if they were included in the Second Schedule of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923.
3. What is the benefit of Section 58 of the 1996 Construction Workers Act for an injured worker?
Section 58 of the Construction Workers Act allows an injured worker to use the established legal process of the 1923 Act to seek compensation for workplace accidents.
4. Which schedule of the 1923 Act is mentioned in Section 58 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act?
Section 58 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act specifically references the Second Schedule of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 58 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, which other law applies to building workers?
Q2.Section 58 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, treats building workers as if they were in which schedule of the 1923 Act?
Q3.What is the main effect of Section 58 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996?
Q4.Does Section 58 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, apply the 1923 Act fully?