The “Disability Relief – TBOCWWB” is a welfare initiative by the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department, Telangana. This scheme provides financial support to registered building and construction workers who suffer total or partial permanent disabilities due to accidents at their worksites. It is designed to help affected workers manage the financial burdens associated with their disabilities.
Benefits
- Total Permanent Disability:
- Relief amount: ₹5,00,000/-
- Partial Permanent Disability:
- Relief amount: Up to ₹4,00,000/-
Eligibility
- The worker must be a registered building or construction worker with the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The disablement must have occurred due to an accident at the worksite.
- The disability may be either temporary or permanent.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Download the Application Form:
- Visit the official website and click on “Downloads” from the top menu options.
- Click on the download button corresponding to the “Disability Relief – TBOCWWB” scheme.
- Fill the Application Form:
- Complete all mandatory fields in the application form.
- Attach copies of all required documents (self-attested if necessary).
- Submission:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned Assistant Labour Officer.
- Receipt:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority to whom you submit the application.
- Ensure that the receipt includes the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Registration Card under the BOCW Act (Attested copy).
- Renewal Challan Copy.
- Attested Copy of Disability Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority).
- FIR Copy (if the case is registered with the police).
- Advance stamped receipt.
- Attested copy of the 1st page of the Bank Passbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is eligible for the Disability Relief Scheme?
Registered building or construction workers with the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board who have suffered disablement due to an accident at the worksite are eligible. -
What is the relief amount for total permanent disability?
The relief amount for total permanent disability is ₹5,00,000/-. -
What is the relief amount for partial permanent disability?
For partial permanent disability, the relief amount is up to ₹4,00,000/-. -
What types of accidents are covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers accidents that occur at the worksite, leading to temporary or permanent disabilities. -
Is the relief amount in addition to other compensations?
The scheme is intended to provide financial relief and may be separate from other compensations; specific cases are determined by the relevant authorities. -
Can a worker apply for the relief if the accident occurred before May 1, 2016?
Please refer to the official guidelines for the applicable cutoff dates for accident claims. -
Where should the application be submitted?
The application should be submitted to the concerned Assistant Labour Officer. -
What happens after the application is submitted?
After submission, the application is reviewed by the authorities, and once approved, the relief amount is disbursed. -
How is the scheme amount disbursed?
The approved amount is credited to the beneficiary’s bank account. -
Is there any additional relief for workers who have multiple disabilities?
For cases involving multiple disabilities, additional relief may be considered based on specific circumstances and assessed by the competent authority.