Retirement Relief for Construction Workers: Who Serve 15 Years

The “Retirement Relief in Quitting Service for the Construction Workers” scheme is implemented by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This welfare scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible construction workers who have been members of the Board for a continuous period of 15 years and who quit service after attaining the age of 60 years.

Benefits

• Quantum of Assistance:
  Eligible construction workers or their beneficiaries receive a fixed financial relief amount upon retirement after completing 15 years of continuous membership with the Board.

Eligibility

For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:

• The applicant must be a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
• The applicant should be engaged as a building/construction worker.
• The applicant’s age must be between 18 and 60 years.
• The applicant should have worked in building or construction for at least 90 days in a given year.

For Application under the Welfare Scheme:

• The worker must be a registered member of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• The worker should have maintained continuous membership with the Board for at least 15 years.
• The benefit is applicable upon quitting service after reaching the age of 60.

Application Process

Offline

Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:

1. Obtain Application:
   • Submit the registration application in the prescribed form along with the required documents and a fee of not more than ₹50.
2. Submission:
   • The application must be submitted to the officer authorized by the Board for registration.

Application Process for the Welfare Scheme:

1. Collect Application Form:
   • A registered worker should request the prescribed application format from the authorized officer.
2. Fill in Details:
   • Complete the application form and attach all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
3. Submit Application:
   • Submit the completed application form to the Member Secretary (BOCW Board) for processing.
4. Helpdesk Information:
   • For assistance, contact the BOCW Department at:
     • Email: [email protected]
     • Phone: 0260-2642374
     • Address: Old Circuit House Building, Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Pin: 396230

Documents Required

For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:

• Recent photographs of the worker.
• Attested copy of the Proof of Age.
• Attested copy of Address Proof.
• Details of the establishment where the applicant is working.
• Proof of payment of the registration fee.
• Any additional documents as required.

For Application of the Welfare Scheme:

• Applicant’s ID Proof.
• Other documents as specified by the Board.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary?
   The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years for initial registration.
2. Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
   Yes, the worker must have been engaged in construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
3. Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
   Only registered construction workers who have maintained continuous membership with the Board for 15 years and quit service after age 60 are eligible.
4. Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
   Registration is handled by the officer authorized by the Board.
5. What is the registration fee?
   The fee is not more than ₹50.
6. Is there a specific form for registration?
   Yes, a prescribed form must be used for both registration and application for the welfare scheme.
7. Where should I collect the application form for the scheme?
   It can be obtained from the District Labour Office or the authorized officer of the Board.
8. Where do I submit the application?
   The completed application should be submitted to the Member Secretary (BOCW Board) at the appropriate office.
9. What criteria must an applicant meet to be considered for this benefit?
   The worker must be a registered construction worker, a member of the Board for 15 years, and must have quit service after reaching the age of 60.
10. How much assistance is provided under this scheme?
    A fixed financial relief is granted; specific amounts are determined by the Board as per the scheme guidelines.

Sources and References

• Guidelines