The “Refund of Subscriptions for the Construction Workers” scheme is a welfare initiative by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department, West Bengal. Under this scheme, registered construction workers are eligible to receive a refund of the entire subscription amount they have deposited, along with an 8% interest. The refund is provided on maturity at the age of 60, upon discontinuation of membership after three years, or to the nominee (legal heir) in case of the subscriber’s death.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- The total subscription deposited by the beneficiary is refunded with an 8% interest.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Residency:
- The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal.
- Employment:
- Must be engaged as a building or construction worker.
- Age Requirement:
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years of age.
- Service Requirement:
- Must have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Application under the Refund Scheme:
- Registered Member:
- The applicant must be a registered member of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, West Bengal.
- Refund Conditions:
- The refund is applicable when:
- The subscriber reaches 60 years of age (maturity).
- The subscriber does not wish to continue as a beneficiary after 3 years.
- The subscriber passes away (in which case, the nominee or legal heir applies).
- The refund is applicable when:
Application Process
Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Obtain Form-27:
- Request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers.
- Submit Application:
- Complete the form with all mandatory documents (self-attested if required) and submit it to the designated officer.
Application Process for the Refund Scheme:
- Obtain Application Form:
- Registered members should request the specific application form (as prescribed) for the refund of subscriptions.
- Complete the Application:
- Fill in the required details and attach all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
- Submit Application:
- Submit the completed 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 Refund Scheme:
- Identity Card of the registered member.
- Dependent/Heirship Certificate and Death Certificate of the subscriber (if the applicant is the nominee).
- Any other document as required by the scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the age requirement for registration?
Workers must be between 18 and 60 years of age. -
Is there a minimum service requirement for registration?
Yes, the applicant should have worked for at least 90 days in a given year. -
Who can apply for the refund scheme?
Only registered members of the Board are eligible to apply for the refund of their subscription. -
What are the refund conditions?
Refund is available when the subscriber reaches 60 years, decides not to continue after 3 years, or in the event of death (with application by the nominee). -
What is the amount refunded?
The entire subscription deposited by the beneficiary is refunded with an 8% interest. -
Where can the prescribed format be collected from?
Forms are available from the Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers. -
Where do I submit the application?
The completed application should be submitted to the designated office of the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers.