Chapter-13 Provisions Relating to Industry or Service of Special Nature

Section 85: Special provisions relating to construction labours

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1) The obligations of the employers towards the construction labourers shall be as follows:

(a) To provide such tools, equipment and material in a sufficient quantity as may be required for construction,

(b) To make arrangement for temporary quarters for the labourers who do not have settlement near the construction workplace, clean drinking water and supply of necessary food items,

(c) To make appropriate safety arrangements in the construction workplace.

Explanation: For the purpose of this Section, –

(1) “Construction work” means the construction of a building, road, bridge, canal, tunnel, internal or inter-state waterway, railway, construction work or construction of a power station, telecommunication, telephone or telegraphic structure and similar other structure, and this term also includes installation of any machine, tool or equipment in that structure.

(2) “Construction labour” means labour engaged in construction work.

2) Any person or organisation that takes responsibility for or contracts for the construction work shall be deemed to be the employer for the purpose of this Act.

3) When fixing the rate of remuneration and other benefits for the construction labourers, representation of the trade union of the concerned level and of the construction entrepreneurs’ association shall be compulsory.

4) Other provisions relating to the construction labours shall be as prescribed.

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