Ram Kishan v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
Case brief
What is this about?
The Delhi HC allowed a petition by a construction worker who failed to renew his BOCW Act registration due to Board administrative delays and staff shortages. The Court held these factors constituted a reasonable ground under Section 17 to restore registration and grant pension benefits.
What did the court decide?
Respondent/Board directed to renew petitioner's registration within 20 days of depositing arrears; payment of pension arrears including 18% penal interest.