The “Cost of Spectacle for the Construction Workers” scheme is implemented by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal. This welfare initiative aims to reimburse registered construction workers for the cost of purchasing spectacles, ensuring that eligible beneficiaries can improve their vision and work performance.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
Reimbursement of up to ₹500/- for purchasing spectacles.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Residency:
The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal. - Employment:
The applicant must be engaged as a building or construction worker. - Age Requirement:
The applicant should 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 under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal.
Application Process
Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Obtain Registration Form:
- Request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers.
- Attach all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
- Submit Registration Application:
- Submit the completed Form-27 along with the required documents to the Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers.
- Upon successful verification, the worker is registered and issued an Identity Card and Passbook.
- A registration fee of ₹20/- and a yearly subscription of ₹30/- are collected and recorded in the passbook.
Application Process for the Welfare Scheme:
- Obtain Welfare Scheme Application Form:
- Registered workers should request the application form for the spectacle reimbursement benefit from the Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers.
- Submit Application:
- Complete the form and attach all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
- Submit the form to the Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers.
Renewal Process:
- After one year, the beneficiary’s subscription must be renewed by paying a renewal fee of ₹30/- and submitting an application in Form-27A.
- If not renewed, the registration is cancelled, and a fresh application must be submitted for renewal.
Helpdesk:
Department of Labour, Government of West Bengal
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 passport-size photographs of the worker.
- Attested copy of Proof of Age.
- Attested copy of Address Proof.
- Details of the establishment where the applicant is working.
- Proof of submission of registration fees.
For Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- Identity Card of the registered member.
- Original bill or voucher for the purchased spectacle.
- Any additional documents as required by the Board.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary?
Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old. -
Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
Yes, the applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year. -
Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
Only registered members of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal are eligible. -
Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
Registration is handled by the Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers. -
What are the fees associated with registration?
A registration fee of ₹20/- and a yearly subscription fee of ₹30/- are required. -
How is the yearly subscription fee documented?
The fee is recorded in the beneficiary’s passbook upon registration. -
What is the process for renewing the subscription?
Renewal requires payment of a renewal fee of ₹30/- and submission of an application in Form-27A each year. Failure to renew leads to cancellation of registration. -
Can a beneficiary reapply for renewal after cancellation?
Yes, if the subscription is cancelled, a fresh renewal application must be submitted. -
How much financial assistance is provided under this benefit?
Up to ₹500/- is reimbursed for purchasing spectacles. -
Where can the prescribed format be collected from?
Application forms (Form-27 for registration and the relevant form for spectacle reimbursement) can be collected from the Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers. -
Where should the application for this welfare scheme be submitted?
Applications must be submitted to the designated Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers.