The “Pension Benefit” scheme is a welfare initiative by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal. This scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension to registered construction workers who have served for at least 5 years and have reached the age of 60. In the event of the beneficiary’s death, the spouse or nominee is entitled to receive a family pension equal to half of the pension amount the beneficiary used to receive.
Benefits
- Pension for Beneficiary:
- Monthly pension ranging from ₹750 to ₹1,120.
- Family Pension:
- In case of the beneficiary’s death, the spouse/nominee receives a family pension equal to half of the pension amount the beneficiary was receiving.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Residency:
- The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal.
- 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 building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- Registered Member:
- The applicant must be a registered member of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, West Bengal.
- Service Duration:
- The member should have served for at least 5 years.
- Nominee Benefit:
- In the event of death, the spouse or legal nominee of the beneficiary is eligible to receive the family pension.
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 Registration:
- Complete the form, attach all mandatory documents (self-attested if required), and submit it to the designated officer.
- 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 subscription is renewed by paying a renewal fee of ₹30 along with submitting an application in Form-27A.
- Failure to renew results in cancellation of registration, necessitating a fresh application for renewal.
Application Process for the Welfare Scheme (Pension Benefit):
- Obtain Form-XXXVII:
- Registered workers should request Form-XXXVII from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers.
- Complete and Submit:
- Fill in all mandatory details and attach all required documents (self-attested, if needed).
- Submit the completed form to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers.
Helpdesk Contact
- Address:
12th Floor, N.S Building, Block-A,
1, Kiran Shankar Roy Road,
Kolkata-700001 - Helpline:
Shramik Sathi (Labour Department, Govt. of West Bengal): 1800-103-0009
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Four passport-size photographs.
- Attested copy of Proof of Age.
For Application under the Welfare Scheme:
- Identity Card of the registered member.
- Dependent/Heirship Certificate (in case the applicant is the spouse/nominee of the beneficiary).
- 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 applicant must have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year, and for the pension benefit, must have served for at least 5 years. -
Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
The scheme is available to registered building/construction workers, and in case of death, their spouse/nominee is eligible for the family pension. -
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?
Complete Form-27 with the necessary documents and fees, and submit it to the designated officer. -
Is there a specific form for registration and for the welfare scheme application?
Yes, registration is done using Form-27 (and renewal with Form-27A), while the pension benefit application uses Form-XXXVII. -
What happens after a construction worker is successfully verified for registration?
An identity card and passbook are issued, and the worker’s subscription fees are recorded. The pension benefit can then be claimed upon meeting the service criteria at the age of 60. -
What are the fees associated with the registration process?
A registration fee of ₹20 and a yearly subscription fee of ₹30 are applicable. -
What is the process for renewing the subscription after one year?
The subscription is renewed by paying a renewal fee of ₹30 and submitting an application in Form-27A. -
What happens if the subscription is not renewed?
Failure to renew results in cancellation of registration, and a fresh application for renewal must be submitted. -
What is the minimum pension amount a beneficiary can receive?
The pension ranges from ₹750 to ₹1,120 per month. -
What happens to the pension in case of the beneficiary’s death?
In the event of death, the spouse or nominee is entitled to a family pension equal to half of the pension amount previously received by the beneficiary. -
Who is eligible for the family pension under this scheme?
The spouse or legal nominee of the deceased beneficiary is eligible. -
Where should the application for the welfare scheme be submitted?
The completed application (Form-XXXVII) should be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers.