The “Funeral Expenses for the Construction Workers” scheme is a welfare initiative by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal. This scheme provides financial assistance of ₹3,000 to the nominee of each deceased registered construction worker to help cover their funeral expenses.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- A grant of ₹3,000 is provided per deceased beneficiary, payable to the nominee.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Residency:
- The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal.
- Employment:
- The applicant should be employed as a building or construction worker.
- Age Requirement:
- The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
- Service Requirement:
- The applicant must have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Application under the Welfare Scheme:
- Nominee/Dependent:
- The applicant must be the nominee or dependent of a deceased registered member of the Board.
Application Process
Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Obtain Form-27:
- Request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers.
- Complete and Submit:
- Fill in the form, attach all mandatory documents (self-attested if required), and submit it to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers.
Application Process for the Welfare Scheme:
- Request Application Form:
- A registered worker’s nominee should request the application form for the scheme from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers.
- Complete Application:
- Attach all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
- Submission:
- Submit the completed application form to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers.
- Beneficiary Verification:
- Check beneficiary details on the official website by entering the “BOCW Registration No.” in the search box.
Helpdesk
Labour Department, Government of West Bengal
- Address:
12th Floor, N.S Building, Block-A,
1, Kiran Shankar Roy Road,
Kolkata-700001 - Helpline:
Shramik Sathi (Labour Department): 1800-103-0009
Note
- Upon successful verification, the construction worker is registered, and an identity card and passbook are issued.
- A registration fee of ₹20 and a yearly subscription fee of ₹30 are collected; these amounts are recorded in the passbook with a receipt issued.
- After one year, the beneficiary’s subscription is renewed upon payment of a renewal fee of ₹30 and submission of an application in Form-27A.
- Failure to renew the subscription after one year will result in cancellation of the registration. A fresh application for renewal must be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioner for reconsideration.
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Four recent passport-size photographs.
- Attested copy of Proof of Age.
For Application under the Welfare Scheme:
- Identity Card of the registered member.
- Dependent/Nominee/Heirship Certificate and Death Certificate of the deceased subscriber.
- Any other document as required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under the Board?
Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old. -
Is there a minimum service requirement for registration?
Yes, the worker must have engaged in building or construction work for at least 90 days in a given year. -
Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
The scheme is available to the nominee or dependent of a deceased registered construction worker. -
Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
Registration is managed by the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers. -
What is the procedure for applying for registration?
Applicants must request, complete, and submit Form-27 along with the mandatory documents to the designated officers. -
What are the fees associated with the registration process?
A registration fee of ₹20 and a yearly subscription fee of ₹30 are applicable. -
What happens after a construction worker is successfully verified for registration?
The worker receives an identity card and a passbook with the fees recorded; the registration must be renewed annually. -
What financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A sum of ₹3,000 is provided to the nominee of each deceased registered worker to cover funeral expenses. -
Where can the prescribed format be collected from?
Form-27 can be obtained from the Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers. -
Where should the application for the welfare scheme be submitted?
The completed application should be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers.