REGISTRATION OF ESTABLISHMENTSCentral
Section 7 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
- (1)Every employer shall,--
- (a)in relation to an establishment to which this Act applies on its commencement, within a period of sixty days from such commencement; and
- (b)in relation to any other establishment to which this Act may be applicable at any time after such commencement, within a period of sixty days from the date on which this Act becomes applicable to such establishment, make an application to the registering officer for the registration of such establishment: Provided that the registering officer may entertain any such application after the expiry of the periods aforesaid, if he is satisfied that the applicant was prevented by sufficient cause from making the application within such period.
- (2)Every application under sub-section (1) shall be in such form and shall contain such particulars and shall be accompanied by such fees as may be prescribed.
- (3)After the receipt of an application under sub-section (1), the registering officer shall register the establishment and issue a certificate of registration to the employer thereof in such form and within such time and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed.
- (4)Where, after the registration of an establishment under this section, any change occurs in the ownership or management or other prescribed particulars in respect of such establishment, the particulars regarding such change shall be intimated by the employer to the registering officer within thirty days of such change in such form as may be prescribed.
Summary
- The application must include specific details, follow a set form, and include the required fees.
- Once registered, the employer receives a formal certificate of registration.
Practical examples
1Zenith Builders starts a project with 15 workers on June 1, 2026. They submit their registration form and fees to the officer by July 20, 2026, well within the 60 day limit.
2After a merger on October 10, the new manager of Global Sites informs the registering officer of the management change on November 2, meeting the 30 day update rule.
FAQ
1. What does the registering officer provide after an application is successful under Section 7 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act?
The officer will register the establishment and issue a certificate of registration to the employer.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 7 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, what is the standard timeframe for an employer to apply for registration?
Q2.If the ownership of an establishment changes, Section 7 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act requires the employer to notify the officer within how many days?
Q3.According to Section 7 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, what must accompany a registration application?
Q4.What power does a registering officer have regarding late applications under Section 7 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act?