The Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Chandigarh, has introduced the Widow Pension scheme. This scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension to the widows of male registered construction workers employed at establishments under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: ₹1000/- per month provided as a pension to eligible widows.
Eligibility Criteria
- The deceased worker must have been working in an establishment registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965, with regular contributions received by the board.
- Pension is granted upon submission of the death certificate issued by the competent authority, along with a self-declaration confirming that the applicant is not receiving pension benefits from any other source.
- Beneficiaries covered under EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) are not eligible for this scheme.
- The male construction worker must have been a member of the Board for at least the last six months.
- The widow must apply for the benefit within one year of the worker’s death.
Application Process (Online)
- Visit the Official Website:
- Navigate to the Labour Department Chandigarh official site: http://labour.chd.gov.in/
- Select the Scheme:
- On the home page, select the scheme titled ‘WIDOW PENSION’ under the Grant of Welfare Schemes for Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board workers.
- Application Registration:
- Click on ‘Click here to Apply/Register’. If not registered, choose ‘register yourself’. Fill in the required details on the ‘ServicePlus’ page.
- Service Application:
- After registration, click on ‘Apply for Service’ and log in using your ServicePlus credentials (User ID & Password).
- Form Submission:
- Fill in personal details, select the scheme (Widow Pension), and provide work place details.
- Complete the Self-Declaration section and any additional required details.
- Enter the verification code/Captcha and click ‘Submit’.
- Document Upload:
- Preview all entered details, click on ‘Attach Annexure’, and upload all mandatory documents.
- Click on ‘Save Annexure’.
- Final Submission:
- Verify all details and click on ‘Submit’.
- Acknowledgement Receipt:
- Take a printout of the generated ‘Acknowledgement Receipt’ for future reference.
- Application Status:
- To track the application status, log in on the official website with your User ID & Password, click on ‘Track Application Status’, fill in the necessary details, and then click on ‘Get Data’.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph
- A copy of the Aadhaar card of the applicant
- Self-declaration stating that no pension is being received from any other office
- Death Certificate issued by a Competent Authority
- Copy of the BOCW Card of the deceased worker
- Bank account details/Bank Passbook
- A copy of the salary slip of the deceased worker
- Any other relevant documents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the Widow Pension Scheme?
The scheme provides a monthly pension to the widows of registered male construction workers. -
What financial assistance is provided?
The widows receive a pension of ₹1000/- per month. -
What are the eligibility criteria?
Eligibility requires that the deceased worker was a registered construction worker under the relevant act, with proper contributions made, and that the applicant meets the prescribed criteria including the membership duration of the worker. -
Are there any exclusions regarding EPF?
Yes, beneficiaries covered under EPF are not eligible for this pension. -
How long should the deceased worker have been a Board member?
The worker should have been a member for at least six months before death. -
Is there a time limit to apply?
The widow must apply within one year of the worker’s death. -
What if the worker was not a member for six months continuously?
In such cases, the widow would not be eligible for the pension. -
How do I apply under the scheme?
The application must be submitted online via the official Labour Department Chandigarh website.