The “Ex-gratia for Death for the Construction Workers” scheme is a welfare initiative by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to the nominees or dependents of registered workers in the event of their death. The assistance varies based on whether the death occurred in the course of employment or due to any other reason.
Benefits
- Death in the Course of Employment:
- Financial assistance of ₹4,00,000 is provided.
- Death Due to Any Other Reason:
- Financial assistance of ₹2,00,000 is provided.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Residency:
- The applicant must be a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- Employment:
- The applicant should be engaged as a building or construction worker.
- Age Requirement:
- The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
- Service Requirement:
- The applicant should have engaged in any building or construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Application under the Welfare Scheme:
- Nominee/Dependent:
- The applicant must be a nominee or dependent (e.g., spouse, child, or other legal heir) of a deceased registered member.
- Cause of Death:
- The deceased must have lost their life either in the course of employment or due to any other reason.
Application Process
Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Obtain Registration Form:
- Application for registration must be made in the prescribed form along with the required documents and a fee not exceeding ₹50.
- Submission:
- Submit the registration form to the officer authorized by the Board.
Application Process for the Welfare Scheme:
- Fill Out Application Form (Form-XI):
- Any registered worker’s nominee or dependent can fill out the prescribed Form-XI (refer to guidelines, e.g., Page No: 16) along with all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
- Submit Application:
- Submit the completed form and documents to the Member Secretary of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Verification:
- Beneficiary details can be checked by visiting the official website and entering the “BOCW Registration No.” in the search box.
Helpdesk Information
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0260-2642374
- Address:
Old Circuit House Building,
Opposite Bal Bhawan,
Silvassa,
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Pin: 396230
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Recent photographs of the worker.
- Attested copy of Proof of Age.
- Attested copy of Address Proof.
- Details of the establishment where the applicant is employed.
- Proof of submission of the registration fee.
- Any additional documents as required by the Board.
For Application under the Welfare Scheme:
- Death Certificate (issued by a Government Doctor or Registered Medical Practitioner of at least Medical Officer rank).
- Applicant’s Identity Proof.
- Dependent/Heirship Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority).
- Any other documents as required by the scheme guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary?
Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age. -
Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
Yes, the worker should have engaged in building or construction work for at least 90 days in a given year. -
Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
Registration is managed by the officer authorized by the Board as per the prescribed process. -
Who is eligible for registration as a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Fund?
Any building or construction worker meeting the age and service criteria and residing in the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is eligible for registration. -
What is the procedure for applying for registration?
Complete the prescribed registration form, attach the necessary documents, and pay the registration fee (not more than ₹50), then submit the application to the authorized officer. -
Where should the application for registration be submitted?
The application should be submitted to the designated officer at the relevant office of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. -
What is the registration fee for becoming a beneficiary?
The fee is not more than ₹50. -
Is there a specific form for the registration application?
Yes, the registration must be made using the prescribed form provided by the Board. -
What form needs to be used to apply for this welfare scheme?
For the welfare scheme, use Form-XI as prescribed in the guidelines. -
Where do I submit the application for this welfare scheme?
The application should be submitted to the Member Secretary of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. -
What criteria must an applicant meet to be considered for this benefit?
The applicant must be a nominee or dependent of a deceased registered worker who has either died in the course of employment or due to any other reason, and all registration and service criteria must be met. -
How much assistance is provided under this scheme?
₹4,00,000 is provided for death in the course of employment and ₹2,00,000 for death due to any other reason. -
Who is responsible for conducting the inquiry regarding the eligibility of the applicant?
The inquiry is conducted by the Board officials, and the final decision is made by the Welfare Commissioner. -
Within what time frame should the compensation be disbursed?
The disbursement time frame is as per the guidelines provided by the Board; applicants are advised to refer to the official guidelines for detailed timelines.