Accidental Death Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
in Puducherry
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Accidental Death Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB) in Puducherry
Accidental Death Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.
Apply for Accidental Death Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB) in Puducherry
Scheme Overview
This scheme extends financial assistance of ₹2,25,000/- to the nominees/dependents of the deceased Construction Worker, apart from the ₹2,00,000/- extended through the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The amount is credited through DBT into the bank account of the nominee/dependent.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be the nominee/dependent of the deceased Construction Worker.
- The Construction Worker should have been a citizen of India.
- The Construction Worker should have died in an accident caused due to the harness.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have completed the age of 18 years.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have contributed regularly to the fund.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.
Benefits
Financial Assistance: ₹2,25,000/-.
Time of Disbursal: Within 15 days of the application.
Mode of Disbursal: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Original Board Identity Card. |
| 2 | Last Subscription Renewal Copy. |
| 3 | Death Certificate. |
| 4 | FIR. |
| 5 | Accident Report. |
| 6 | Proof of Relationship of the Nominee for the Deceased. |
| 7 | Ration Card. |
| 8 | Bank Details. |
| 9 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 10 | Medical Report from the Competent Authority (RMO). |
How to Apply in Puducherry
Step 1: The nominee of the deceased should visit the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) and obtain the prescribed format of the application form …
Offline OR The nominee of the deceased should take print of the prescribed format of the application form provided in the section "Application for Welfare Benefits" on Page No. 87 of the Citizen's Charter.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The nominee of the deceased should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Offline Step 3: The nominee of the deceased should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification numb…
Offline NOTE: The application should be submitted within two months from the date of death of the Construction Worker.
Common questions in Puducherry
Who can apply for Accidental Death Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB) in Puducherry?
Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Accidental Death Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Accidental Death Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB) in Puducherry?
Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Details on Grievance Redressal can be found on page 131 of the official document at https://labour.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/citizens-charter-2020.pdf.