The “Death Benefit (GBOCWWB)” is a welfare scheme initiated by the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Goa. This scheme provides financial assistance to the nominee or dependant of a deceased worker. The benefit varies depending on whether the death was natural or resulted from an accident during the course of employment. Applications are accepted offline.
Benefits
- Natural Death:
Financial assistance of ₹30,000/- is provided if the death was natural. - Accident-Related Death:
Financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- is provided if the death was due to an accident during the course of employment.
Eligibility
- For the Deceased Worker:
- The deceased must have been a registered worker with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The worker should have been between 18 and 60 years of age.
- The worker must have completed at least ninety days of service.
- For the Applicant:
- The applicant must be the nominee or dependant of the deceased worker.
- The death must have occurred either naturally or due to an accident during the course of employment.
- In cases where the worker was unregistered, the nominee/dependant can be eligible upon production of a certificate from the builder or an inspector of the area confirming that the deceased was a building worker.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Obtain the Application Form:
- Option 1: Download the prescribed application form from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.
- Option 2: Visit the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment at Sharma Shakti Bhavan, 2nd Floor, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa (Phone: 0832-2437081/82/83, Email: [email protected]) to request a hard copy.
- Fill in the Application:
- Complete all mandatory fields in the application form.
- Affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required).
- Attach copies of all required documents (self-attested, if necessary).
- Submit the Application:
- Submit the filled and signed application form along with the necessary documents to the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment.
- A receipt with a unique application number will be issued by the concerned authority.
Documents Required
- Worker Registration Card/Number.
- Receipt of Payment of the First & Last Subscription with the Board.
- Death Certificate of the Worker.
- A Certificate Citing the Cause of Death, issued by a Government Doctor (not below the rank of an Assistant Surgeon).
- Document establishing the relationship between the deceased worker and the applicant.
- Certificate from the Builder or Inspector of the Area (for nominee/dependant of unregistered workers).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who oversees the operations of the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board?
The Board is overseen by the Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Goa. -
How can one apply for registration of establishments employing building workers in Goa?
Registration procedures are outlined under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa. Details can be found in the official guidelines. -
What is the eligibility criteria regarding the service period and age for registration under the Act?
Typically, workers must be between 18 and 60 years of age and must have completed at least ninety days of service. -
Can unregistered workers or their dependants receive benefits under this scheme?
Yes, provided the nominee/dependant produces a certificate from the builder or an inspector verifying that the deceased was a building worker. -
How can citizens register their grievances with the Public Grievance Department in Goa?
Citizens can register grievances via the designated Public Grievance portal or directly at the relevant Labour Department offices. -
Who serves as the First Appellate Authority for matters related to the Labour Department in Goa?
Details regarding the First Appellate Authority are provided in the official guidelines. -
What is the fee structure for registration of establishments employing building workers in Goa?
The fee structure is detailed in the guidelines under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act. -
Can registration under the Act be transferred or renewed?
Transfer or renewal provisions are available as specified in the official guidelines.