Labour Registration — Form 1
Step 1 of 3: Fill in the registration details for your construction project under the BOCW Act, 1996.
Overview
Form 1 is the primary registration form under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996. It captures details about the construction project, the establishment, the nature of work, and the number of workers employed. Completing this form correctly is essential — errors may result in a shortfall notice from the reviewing officer.
Accessing the Form
From the Architect Dashboard, click the Labour Registration box. You will be taken to the Form 1 page at /Labour/Register.
Form Fields — Step by Step
Select Project
The first field is a dropdown list of scrutinised projects associated with your account. Only projects that have been approved/scrutinised in the system will appear here.
Select the project you wish to register. Once selected, the system automatically fetches and populates fields 2–5 from the database.
Establishment Name (Auto-populated)
Automatically filled from the project database after you select the project. This is the name of the establishment or firm responsible for the construction work. Verify it is correct — if it is wrong, the project record in the database needs to be corrected first.
Owner / Employer Name (Auto-populated)
Automatically filled with the name of the project owner or employer as recorded in the database. This person is the principal employer under the BOCW Act.
Owner Email (Auto-populated)
The owner's email address, pulled from the project record. After payment, a copy of the challan receipt is sent to this address as well as to your (the Architect's) email.
Project Address (Auto-populated)
The site address of the construction project, fetched from the database. This will appear on the Registration Certificate if approved.
Commencement Date
Enter the date on which construction work commenced or is expected to commence. Use the date picker or type in DD/MM/YYYY format. This date cannot be in the future if work has already started.
Nature of Work
Describe the type of construction work being carried out. Examples: Residential Building Construction, Road Construction, Bridge Construction, Commercial Complex. Be specific — vague descriptions may attract a shortfall notice.
Maximum Number of Workers
Enter the maximum number of building workers who will be employed on the project at any one time. This figure determines the challan amount.
As you type this number, a Challan Preview box appears below the field showing the calculated challan amount:
| Maximum Workers | Challan Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 – 100 workers | ₹ 100 |
| 101 – 500 workers | ₹ 500 |
| More than 500 workers | ₹ 1,000 |
Completion Date
Enter the expected date of completion of the construction project. This must be a date after the Commencement Date. The system validates this automatically.
Upload Documents
Upload any supporting documents required for the registration. Accepted file types are typically PDF, JPG, and PNG. Common documents include:
- Building plan / site plan
- Sanctioned plan approval letter
- Ownership / lease documents
- Contractor agreement (if applicable)
Click Choose File (or drag and drop) to attach each document. You may upload multiple files.
Declaration Checkbox
At the bottom of the form, there is a Declaration checkbox with text similar to:
Submitting the Form
Once all fields are filled and the declaration is checked, click the Submit Registration button. The system will:
- Save the registration with status PendingPayment
- Generate a challan with a unique challan number
- Redirect you to the Challan & Payment page (Step 2)
Challan Amount Reference
| Workers Range | Challan Basis | Amount Payable |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 100 | Small establishment | ₹ 100 |
| 101 to 500 | Medium establishment | ₹ 500 |
| More than 500 | Large establishment | ₹ 1,000 |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Selecting the wrong project from the dropdown — double-check the project name and address.
- Entering a Completion Date before the Commencement Date.
- Leaving the Nature of Work field too vague (e.g., just "Construction").
- Forgetting to upload required documents — this is the most common reason for shortfall.
- Not ticking the Declaration checkbox before clicking Submit.
Next Step
After submitting Form 1, proceed to Challan & Payment to complete Step 2.