Burial and Ex-gratia Payment Scheme in Case of Death of Unregistered Laborer During Work at Construction Site

Description
Launched in 2014, the " Burial and Ex-gratia Payment Scheme in Case of Death of Unregistered Laborer During Work at Construction Site" is a welfare initiative by the M.P. Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides funeral assistance of ₹3,000 and ex-gratia payments in the event of death or permanent disability of unregistered laborers during construction work. It supports construction workers in the unorganized sector who are not registered under the Board and lack a valid identity card.

Benefits
• Funeral Assistance: ₹3,000 payable in case of death of a construction laborer.
• Grace Amount:
• Death due to an accident during construction work: ₹4,00,000/-.
• Permanent disability due to an accident during construction work: ₹2,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The deceased construction worker should have been registered with the Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MPBOCWWB).
2. The deceased construction worker should have held an active regular membership.
3. The only person who is a legal heir/dependent family member of the deceased registered worker is eligible to apply under the scheme.
4. The deceased worker should have valid identity card.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat and Commissioner/Chief Municipal Officer Municipal Body and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form …
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat and Commissioner/Chief Municipal Officer Municipal Body and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

Step 2: 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).
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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: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (i…
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NOTE 1: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
NOTE 2: The application must be submitted within 6 months from the date of the accident or death.
Designated Officer for Approval -
For rural areas - Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat
For urban areas - Commissioner/Chief Municipal Officer, Municipal Corporation

Step 5: Step1: Go to the Shram Seva Portal (MPBOCWWB) official website.
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Step1: Go to the Shram Seva Portal (MPBOCWWB) official website.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card of the applicant (nominee/Legal heirs)
• Passport-size photograph
• Proof of residence
• Ration Card
• Bank account details
• Death certificate of worker
• Regular registration certificate of the worker
• Nominee/legal heir certificate
• F.I.R. And a copy of Panchnama.
• Post-mortem report in the state of death.
• Disability certificate obtained from District Medical Board in case of permanent disability.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the "Burial and Ex-gratia Payment Scheme"?
A: It is a welfare scheme providing funeral assistance and ex-gratia payments to unregistered laborers who die or become permanently disabled during construction work.

Q: When was the scheme launched?
A: The scheme was launched in 2014.

Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: Unregistered construction laborers in the unorganized sector who are not holders of a valid identity card under MPBOCWWB.

Q: What is the funeral assistance amount?
A: [?]3,000 is provided as funeral assistance in case of death.

Q: How much is the ex-gratia payment for death due to an accident?
A: [?]4 lakh is provided for death due to an accident during construction work.

Q: How much is the ex-gratia payment for permanent disability?
A: [?]2 lakh is provided for permanent disability due to an accident during construction work.

Q: Can unregistered workers apply for the scheme?
A: Yes, unregistered workers can apply if they meet the criteria of the scheme.

Q: What documents are required to apply?
A: A death certificate or disability certificate, along with proof of work at the construction site.

Q: What type of accidents are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers accidents that occur during construction work.

Q: Can the family of the deceased worker apply for the scheme?
A: Yes, the legal heir or dependent family member can apply.