The “Marriage Assistance for the Construction Workers” scheme is implemented by the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, under the Labour Department, Sikkim. This welfare initiative is specifically designed for registered women workers. Under the scheme, women employees who are registered beneficiaries and have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year receive a marriage benefit. Additionally, their immediate dependants are also covered under this assistance.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
Beneficiaries receive ₹10,000/- as marriage assistance.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Residency:
The applicant must be a resident of Sikkim. - Employment:
The applicant must be engaged as a building or construction worker. - Age:
The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years. - Service Requirement:
The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- Registered Beneficiary:
The applicant must be a registered woman member under the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. - Dependants:
Immediate dependants of the registered beneficiary are also covered.
Application Process
Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Submit Application Form:
- Complete the registration form along with the required documents.
- Submit these to the Registering Officer in the respective area.
- Verification and Registration:
- The Registering Officer will verify the details and, upon satisfaction, register the worker as a beneficiary under the act.
- An Identity Card in Form XXVIII is issued upon registration.
Application Process for the Welfare Scheme:
- Collect Application Form:
- After receiving the Identity Card, collect the application form for the welfare scheme from the District Labour Office.
- Submit Application:
- Fill in the application form, attach the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required), and submit it to the Secretary or an authorized officer.
- Verification:
- The eligibility of the applicant for the scheme will be verified, after which the marriage benefit is granted.
Note:
- The application form for registration as a beneficiary is Form XXVII (refer to the relevant guidelines).
Helpdesk
For further inquiries, workers may contact:
- BOCW Nodal Officer: 70769-26998
- East: 90643-89842
- Pakyong: 90028-33969
- South: 96098-63959
- West: 95477-16798
- North: 96359-98441
- Toll-Free Helpline for Labourers: 18003451474
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 registration fees.
For Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- Letter from the concerned organization/establishment.
- Identity Card (issued upon registration).
- Marriage Certificate issued by the concerned authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under the Act?
Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age. -
Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
Yes, the applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year. -
Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
The Registering Officer in the respective area is responsible for registering workers as beneficiaries. -
What is required for a worker to be registered as a beneficiary?
The worker must submit a complete application form along with the required documents (photographs, proof of age, address proof, details of employment, etc.) and pay the applicable registration fees. -
What form is used for the identity card issued to registered workers?
The identity card is issued in Form XXVIII. -
Can a worker appeal a decision made by the Beneficiary Registering Officer?
Details regarding the appeals process are provided in the guidelines issued by the Board. -
How is the record of registered beneficiaries maintained?
The Board maintains records through its Beneficiary Register. -
Who is eligible for the marriage benefits?
Only registered women workers who have met the service requirements are eligible, along with their immediate dependants. -
What is the procedure to apply for the welfare scheme?
After registration, the worker collects the application form from the District Labour Office, fills in the necessary details, attaches the required documents, and submits it to the authorized officer for verification.