Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Cess Act, 1996

BOCW Cess Calculator

Every employer/contractor undertaking a construction project must pay cess to the state BOCW Welfare Board — typically 1% of construction cost, excluding land cost.

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Most states levy 1%; a few notify up to 2%. Check your state's BOCW Board notification.

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Note: individual house construction with cost under ₹10,00,000 is exempt from cess in most states — verify your state's threshold.