Labour Cess

[CABALRAM PANDEY]

Dear all,

 

Now a days i am hearing that each and every builders have to pay 1% of cost of project as labour cess before starting of construction work. Please confirm and mention the exact provision and procedure for registration and other relevant  things related to this. Please advice.

 

Thanks & Regards 

CA Balram Pandey

AI Summary

Builders Must Pay 1% Labor Cess Pre-Construction; Clarifications Sought on Registration for Multiple Sites Under Amended Acts A forum participant inquired about the obligation for builders to pay a 1% labor cess on project costs before starting construction, seeking clarification on registration and related procedures. A respondent highlighted amendments to relevant Acts, aiming to streamline worker registration and financial management by State Welfare Boards. The amendments empower the government to adjust construction cost limits, remove age and work duration restrictions for worker registration, and enhance administrative capabilities. The original inquirer expressed confusion over site-specific registration requirements and sought further clarification on whether a single company registration suffices for multiple sites.