We are in the process of setting up a factory in TN. For the acquired land, we intend to start compound wall construction. Does the boundary wall construction require the approval of the local administration (village Panchayats)? Can anyone quote the relevant rule?
From India, Lucknow
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Dear Pon1965, Requirements by the local administration may differ from place to place. However, I don't feel any approval is required from the local administration for a compound wall on a plain plot that is not covered under the Factory Act at present. Nevertheless, if the construction of the compound wall involves 10 or more construction workers, the provisions of the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act will apply to you.
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It seems that construction of compound wall is not included in the definition of "building or other construction work " in the BOCOW Act 1996.(sec 2(d) ) Varghese Mathew 9961266966
From India, Thiruvananthapuram
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From India, Thiruvananthapuram
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Dear Varghese ji, I respect your view. There is a scope to exclude construction of compound wall from the definition of Bldg or other constriction work under BOCW Act. There is an ambiguity in it.
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Yes for construction of comp wall local body permission required. Pl check with local muncipality etc
From India, Pune
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BOCW Act and Factory Construction Regulations
Any construction activity with a cost of more than 10 Lakhs and not for personal use will be covered under the BOCW Act. For the construction of a compound wall within an existing factory, one must obtain approval from the Factory Inspector. The Inspector will then calculate the BOCWW Cess amount to be paid by reviewing the contract value of the construction activity. Upon payment of the BOCWW Cess, the Factory Inspector will grant approval for the construction activity.
Once approval is received, the BOCW Act no longer applies, and upon the start of construction within the existing factory premises, the Factories Act applies, similar to other factory workers. The other procedures being followed will remain unchanged. The Contract Labour Act and ISMW Act must be adhered to as usual, similar to regular construction sites.
From India, Kumbakonam
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Any construction activity with a cost of more than 10 Lakhs and not for personal use will be covered under the BOCW Act. For the construction of a compound wall within an existing factory, one must obtain approval from the Factory Inspector. The Inspector will then calculate the BOCWW Cess amount to be paid by reviewing the contract value of the construction activity. Upon payment of the BOCWW Cess, the Factory Inspector will grant approval for the construction activity.
Once approval is received, the BOCW Act no longer applies, and upon the start of construction within the existing factory premises, the Factories Act applies, similar to other factory workers. The other procedures being followed will remain unchanged. The Contract Labour Act and ISMW Act must be adhered to as usual, similar to regular construction sites.
From India, Kumbakonam
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BOCW Act for construction in factory premises- SC.PDF