Apply for Chandigarh Widow Pension Scheme – ₹1,000 Monthly AssistanceScheme StatusScheme Status

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)

  1. Visit the Official Website:
  2. 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.
  3. Application Registration:
    • Click on ‘Click here to Apply/Register’. If not registered, choose ‘register yourself’. Fill in the required details on the ‘ServicePlus’ page.
  4. Service Application:
    • After registration, click on ‘Apply for Service’ and log in using your ServicePlus credentials (User ID & Password).
  5. 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’.
  6. Document Upload:
    • Preview all entered details, click on ‘Attach Annexure’, and upload all mandatory documents.
    • Click on ‘Save Annexure’.
  7. Final Submission:
    • Verify all details and click on ‘Submit’.
  8. Acknowledgement Receipt:
    • Take a printout of the generated ‘Acknowledgement Receipt’ for future reference.
  9. 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)

  • 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.

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