{"id":44612,"date":"2022-06-20T12:03:49","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T06:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=44612"},"modified":"2025-07-09T12:26:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T06:56:21","slug":"how-to-obtain-bocw-certificate-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-bocw-certificate-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Obtain BOCW Certificate in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">BOCW Act was enacted to pay\nundivided attention to workers serving the construction sector. It seeks to\nprotect their interest by imposing regulations on those who employ them. It\nupholds the workers&#8217; rights and safeguards their interests in many ways. While\nthe BOCW Act resembles the Factories Act 1948 in several ways, it navigates on\na different concept altogether. This write-up discusses the legalities and\nvarious aspects of the BOCW certificate under the BOCW Act. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-bocw-certificate-in-india\/#Benefits_available_under_the_BOCW_Certificate\" >Benefits available under\nthe BOCW Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-bocw-certificate-in-india\/#BOCW_Certificate_for_Establishment\" >BOCW Certificate for\nEstablishment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-bocw-certificate-in-india\/#Worker_registration_as_a_beneficiary_under_BOCW_Act\" >Worker registration as a beneficiary\nunder BOCW Act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-bocw-certificate-in-india\/#Notable_Facts_about_BOCW_registration\" >Notable Facts about BOCW registration&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-bocw-certificate-in-india\/#Underlining_Employers_liabilities_under_the_BOCW_Act\" >Underlining Employer&#8217;s\nliabilities under the BOCW Act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-bocw-certificate-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_Served_by_the_BOCW_Act\"><\/span>Objectives Served by the\nBOCW Act<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BOCW Act seeks to;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure comprehensive protection for workers serving\nthe construction sector. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure better hygiene and sanitation at the\nworkplace for the construction workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent workers from being exploited at the\nconstruction place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mitigate chances of under-waging. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure full-proof safety of the construction\nworkers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide fiscal back to the worker&#8217;s family <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure facilitation of medical expenses for workers\nin case of accidents <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure availability of fire-fighting equipment and\nprotective gears for workers <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure availability of emergency exit plan in case\nof mishaps such as explosion or accidents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures availability of immediate medical attention\nfor the injured workers <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate\nrelevant measures at site where exposure to chemical or inadequate air supply\nis apparent <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mandates\nregistered employers to provide better sanitation and life-saving aid at the\nworkplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulates\nworkers\u2019 activities at the site through proper management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_available_under_the_BOCW_Certificate\"><\/span>Benefits available under\nthe BOCW Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Death Benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funeral Benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maternity Benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making pension payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permission for the procurement of work-related tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prompt medical aid in case of an accident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitating credits for the purpose of construction\nof the home <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covering medical expenditure arising out of major\nailments <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child education support <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/a-complete-analysis-of-the-bocw-registration-process-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Complete Analysis of the BOCW Registration Process in India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BOCW_Certificate_for_Establishment\"><\/span>BOCW Certificate for\nEstablishment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Employer, within 60 days from starting the building and other construction activity needs to apply for a <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/bocw-act-registration\" title=\"BOCW Certificate\"><strong>BOCW certificate<\/strong><\/a> via Form 1 under Schedule XIII. The application form shall accompany the documents mentioned below and the applicable fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Common documents required for establishment\nregistration include; <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Address\nproof of the proposed site <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details\nof workers employed at the site <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detail\nof employer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction\ndetails <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration\nregarding the safety measures implemented at the site <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of\nemergency exit plan <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worker_registration_as_a_beneficiary_under_BOCW_Act\"><\/span>Worker registration as a beneficiary\nunder BOCW Act <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Worker registration is mandatory under the BOCW Act.&nbsp; Once registered, the worker shall be referred\nto as a beneficiary under the said Act. The registered employer can visit the\nrelevant government portal for worker registration.&nbsp; Documents Required for BOCW Certificate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Age\nproof (if no age evidence is available, then a self-declaration is filed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof\nof Address ,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar\ncard (If available),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details\nrelating to bank account such as IFSC number, account number, bank branch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family&#8217;s\ndetail <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer&#8217;s\ncertificate confirming that person concerned has served 90 working days as a\nconstruction work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nomination\nform <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GOI&#8217;s effort toward the welfare of underserved labours working in the construction sector is appreciable. The<strong> apex court of India<\/strong> has made that benefits of the BOCW Act are also available to the labours engaged in industrial construction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term &#8220;employer&#8221; cited under the BOCW Act also incorporates temporary labours and proprietors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/concept-and-calculation-of-bocw-cess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Concept and Calculation of BOCW Cess<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_Facts_about_BOCW_registration\"><\/span>Notable Facts about BOCW registration&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>BOCW\n     certificate is non-transferrable&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\n     application fee for the BOCW certificate is non-refundable&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The number of workers\n     enlisted in the application form should remain the same till the grant of\n     certificate, or else the application will be rejected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A physical\n     copy of the certificate should be displayed at the working site.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every employer\n     is liable to send a notice to the respective inspector regarding the\n     commencement and completion of the project via the form-4&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Underlining_Employers_liabilities_under_the_BOCW_Act\"><\/span>Underlining Employer&#8217;s\nliabilities under the BOCW Act <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An\nemployer shall be held liable for ensuring effective management of construction\nwork to ensure compliance with the norm of the BOCW Act. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At\nleast 30 days prior to the commencement of any construction work, the Employer\nshall notify the inspector of the respective jurisdiction. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where\nany alteration happen in connection to the BOCW Certificate then the Employer needs\nto intimate the inspector regarding such alternation within two days of such an\nevent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Every registered employer is liable to install\nfire-fighting equipment at the site for the workers\u2019 protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered\nemployers should ensure the availability of emergency exit plans for tackling\nthe emergency. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer\nmust ensure that every worker should have a separate identity cardThe equipment\nand construction-related machinery at the site should be compliance with\nrelevant standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BOCW certificate falls under the BOCW Act that seeks to protect workers&#8217; rights serving the construction sector. The Act mandates every owner of the construction project, be it commercial or residential, to get registered under the said Act and provide the required support and safe work environment for the worker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/registration-of-building-workers-as-beneficiaries-under-bocw\/\">Registration of Building Workers as Beneficiaries under BOCW\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BOCW Act was enacted to pay undivided attention to workers serving the construction sector. It seeks to protect their interest by imposing regulations on those who employ them. It upholds the workers&#8217; rights and safeguards their interests in many ways. While the BOCW Act resembles the Factories Act 1948 in several ways, it navigates on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":44614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2340],"tags":[2440],"acf":{"service_id":"386"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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