The Builders and building owners may soon be made to face criminal action and pay compensation for any mishaps causing injuries to the labourers working at construction sites.
So far, the contractors who are engaged for the work have been held for any injuries or death.
But the High Court Delhi, in the case of Param lal has raised the issue of the responsibility of the owners and builders. The court directed to police to explain why the builder and owner of the building had not been made liable and named as accused in the FIR.
The court noted that it was the primary duty of the building owner and the builder to take all safeguards to ensure that no injury is caused to any labour. The petty contractors did not have the ability under law to give compensation.
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