The “Death Benefit” scheme is a welfare initiative by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal. It provides financial assistance to the nominees of registered construction workers in the event of their death—whether due to natural causes or accidents. This benefit is designed to help the family cope with the financial burden following the loss of their loved one.
Benefits
- For Natural Death:
- ₹50,000
- For Accidental Death:
- ₹1,50,000
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Residency:
- Must be a resident of West Bengal.
- Employment:
- Must be engaged as a building or construction worker.
- Age Requirement:
- Must be between 18 and 60 years.
- Service Requirement:
- 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 a nominee or dependent (such as spouse, child, or legal heir) of a deceased registered member of the Board.
- Cause of Death:
- The deceased must have lost their life, whether due to natural causes or an accident.
Application Process
Registration Process for Beneficiaries:
- Obtain Form-27:
- Request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers.
- Submission:
- Complete the form, attach all mandatory documents (self-attested if required), and submit it to the designated officer.
Application Process for the Death Benefit Scheme:
- Obtain Form-XXXV:
- Registered workers or their nominees should request Form-XXXV from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers.
- Complete Application:
- Fill in the form with the necessary details and attach all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
- Submit:
- Submit the application to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers.
Helpdesk Information
Labour Department, Government of West Bengal
- Address:
12th Floor, N.S Building, Block-A,
1, Kiran Shankar Roy Road,
Kolkata-700001 - Helpline (Shramik Sathi): 1800-103-0009
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:
- Death Certificate of the deceased member (issued by a Government Doctor or Registered Medical Practitioner).
- Dependent/Heirship Certificate of the applicant.
- Any additional documents as required by the scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary?
Workers 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 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 complete the prescribed registration form (Form-27) and submit it with the necessary documents. -
Is there a specific form for registration as a beneficiary?
Yes, the registration is done using Form-27, and the death benefit application uses Form-XXXV. -
What happens after a worker is successfully registered?
Upon verification, an identity card and passbook are issued, with a registration fee of ₹20 and a yearly subscription fee of ₹30 (renewable annually). -
What financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A benefit of ₹50,000 is provided for natural death and ₹1,50,000 for accidental death. -
Where should the application for the welfare scheme be submitted?
The completed application should be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers.