The “Permanent Disability/ Death Benefit for Construction Workers” scheme is implemented by the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department. This welfare initiative is designed to provide financial assistance to the nominees or dependents of registered construction workers in the event of the worker’s death or permanent disability sustained during employment.
Benefits
- Death Benefit:
A one-time financial assistance of ₹1,50,000/- is provided to the nominee or dependent of a registered worker in case of death.
Eligibility Criteria
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
- Residency:
The applicant must be a resident of Sikkim. - Employment:
Must be employed as a building or construction worker. - Age:
The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years. - Service Requirement:
The applicant should have served under the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Application Under the Welfare Scheme:
- Nominee/ Dependent Requirement:
The applicant must be the nominee or dependent of a registered worker. - Incident Requirement:
The registered member must have either passed away or become permanently disabled due to an accident sustained during the course of employment.
Application Process
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker (Offline):
- Submission of Application:
- Submit the complete application form along with the required documents to the Registering Officer of the area.
- Verification & Registration:
- The Registering Officer verifies the details and, if satisfied, registers the worker as a beneficiary under the act and issues an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.
Application Process for the Welfare Scheme (Offline):
- Obtain Identity Card:
- After receiving the Identity Card as a registered worker, the nominee/dependent must obtain the application form for the welfare scheme.
- Submit Application:
- Submit the completed application form (using Form XXXIV, Refer Page No: 160) along with the mandatory documents to the Secretary or an authorized officer.
- Verification & Benefit Disbursement:
- The eligibility is verified, and upon approval, the financial assistance is provided.
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
- Photographs of the worker.
- Attested copy of proof of age.
- Attested copy of address proof.
- Details of the establishment where the worker is employed.
- Proof of submission of registration fees.
For the Welfare Scheme Application:
- Letter from the concerned organization/ establishment.
- Worker’s Identity Card.
- Medical Certificate/ Death Certificate.
- FIR or General Diary (G.D.) as applicable.
Helpdesk & Contact Details
- BOCW Nodal Officer (General): 70769-26998
- East Region: 90643-89842
- Pakyong: 90028-33969
- South Region: 96098-63959
- West Region: 95477-16798
- North Region: 96359-98441
- Toll-Free Helpline for Labourers: 18003451474
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary?
The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years. - Is there a minimum service requirement to register?
Yes, the worker should have served for at least 90 days in a given year. - Who can register a worker as a beneficiary?
The Registering Officer of the area is responsible for registering eligible workers. - What form is used to issue the Identity Card?
Identity Cards are issued in Form XXVIII. - Who is entitled to the Permanent Disability/ Death Benefit?
Nominees or dependents of registered workers who have either died or been permanently disabled due to an accident during employment are eligible. - What form should be used for the Permanent Disability/ Death Benefit application?
Applications should be made using Form XXXIV. - What situations are covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers instances where a worker dies or suffers permanent disability due to an accident sustained during employment.