Death Benefit (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Assam
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Death Benefit (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam
Death Benefit (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Assam.
Apply for Death Benefit (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam
Scheme Overview
Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be given to the nominees/dependents of a registered worker towards death benefit, in case of normal death or due to an accident during the course of employment.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam.
The applicant should be a nominee/dependent of deceased worker.
The deceased worker should have been engaged in any building and other construction work.
The deceased worker should have been registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The deceased worker should have had an active membership with the Board.
Benefits
The financial assistance of ₹50,000/- shall be given to the nominees/dependents of a registered construction worker in case of normal death during the course of employment.
The financial assistance of ₹3,00,000/- shall be given to the nominee/dependents of a registered construction worker, in case the death is due to an accident during the course of employment.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | ABOCWWB ID Card of the deceased worker |
| 2 | Applicant's Photo |
| 3 | Signature of the Applicant |
| 4 | Attested Copy of ID Card of the Deceased Worker |
| 5 | Death Certificate Issued by Government Doctor/Appropriate Authority |
| 6 | Succession Certificate |
| 7 | Certificate of Guardianship with consent from the other family members and minor nominee |
| 8 | Copy of Payslip of Account Paybook |
| 9 | Caste Certificate (Other than General category) |
| 10 | Applicant's Identification Certificate from the Government Gaonburah and Village Panchayat Officer |
| 11 | Loan Recovery Documents, if any |
| 12 | Age Proof Certificate for minor |
| 13 | Bank account details |
| 14 | Any other related documents |
Common questions in Assam
Who can apply for Death Benefit (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam?
Eligible residents of Assam who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Death Benefit (A.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Death Benefit (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam?
Applicants in Assam typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Death Benefit Scheme introduced by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. It provides financial assistance to the nominees/dependents of registered construction workers in the unfortunate event of the worker's death, whether it occurs due to natural causes during employment or as a result of an accident on the job.