The consolidation of India’s construction laws: a long overdue reform
To read the Article on International Bar Association, click here Gagan Anand Legacy Law Offices, India Shivani Anand Legacy Law Offices, India India’s construction sector is a manifestation of scattered legislation and uncertainty in interpretation, leading to disputes and lingering litigation. Construction laws in India are governed by various legislation, ranging from the 1872 Contract Act, to extensive statutory provisions in labour laws including a few specific laws, such as the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 and other state-specific laws and regulations. The need for amalgamated construction law arises from the lack of a uniform format for construction contracts. This in turn creates problems of...
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