The Funeral Assistance Scheme is a welfare initiative by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (PBAOCWWB) under the Labour Department of the Union Territory of Puducherry. This scheme provides financial support to the nominees or dependents of a deceased construction worker to help cover funeral expenses. The assistance, amounting to ₹7,000, is disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) within 7 days once approved. Applicants must submit their application within two months from the date of the worker’s death.
Benefits
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- Financial Assistance:
A one-time grant of ₹7,000 is provided for funeral expenses. - Disbursement Method:
The amount is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account via DBT within 7 days.
- Financial Assistance:
Eligibility
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- The applicant must be the nominee or dependent of the deceased construction worker.
- The deceased must have been a citizen of India and registered as a construction worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The deceased must have had active membership with the Board and contributed regularly.
- The application must be submitted within two months from the date of death.
Application Process
Offline
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- Obtain Application Form:
- Visit the office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board at Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry (605009) or take a printed copy from the “Application for Welfare Benefits” section on Page No. 77 of the Citizen’s Charter.
- Fill Out the Form:
- Complete all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
- Submit the Application:
- Submit the filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the designated authority.
- Receipt:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment containing the date and time of submission and a unique identification number.
- Note:
- The application must be submitted within two months from the date of death of the construction worker.
- Obtain Application Form:
Documents Required
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- Duly filled and signed application form.
- Birth Certificate/Transfer Certificate/Doctor Certificate for Age Verification.
- Experience Certificate from a registered engineer, contractor, association, or trade union as evidence of being a construction worker.
- Details related to construction work/worksite.
- Proof of blood group (Medical Health Card or Laboratory Certificate).
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Ration Card.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Bank details.
- Family particulars and nomination details.
- Certificate from the Revenue or Social Welfare Department or from Anganwadi officials.
- Original last subscription bill.
- Original Board ID Card.
- Burial Permission Letter.
- Death Certificate.
- Nominee’s Aadhaar, Ration Card, and Bank Passbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- What is the Funeral Assistance Scheme?
It is a welfare initiative that provides financial assistance of ₹7,000 to the nominees/dependents of a deceased construction worker for funeral expenses. - What benefits are provided under the scheme?
The scheme offers a one-time financial grant of ₹7,000, disbursed via DBT within 7 days. - What is the requirement for applying?
The applicant must be the nominee or dependent of a deceased registered construction worker and must apply within two months of the worker’s death. - Who is eligible to apply?
Only nominees or dependents of construction workers who were registered with the Board and maintained active membership are eligible. - What type of work should the deceased worker have been engaged in?
The worker must have been engaged in building or other construction work. - Can an applicant residing outside Puducherry apply?
No, the applicant must be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry. - How do I apply under the scheme?
The application must be submitted offline by obtaining the prescribed form from the Board’s office or from the Citizen’s Charter. - What documents are required to apply?
Required documents include the Board ID Card of the deceased, applicant’s photo and signature, attested copy of the deceased’s ID, death certificate, succession certificate, certificate of guardianship (for minor nominees), payslips, caste certificate (if applicable), government-issued identification from local authorities, bank details, and any other relevant documents. - Can the application be submitted after the two-month deadline?
No, applications must be submitted within two months from the date of death. - How is the benefit disbursed?
The benefit is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee.
- What is the Funeral Assistance Scheme?