Death Benefit (ANBOCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Death Benefit” was started by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board ANBOCWWB , Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to the nominees or dependents of workers engaged in Building or Other Construction Works in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the event of their natural or accidental death.

Benefits
• **Natural Death:**
• ₹1,00,000/- shall be sanctioned to the nominee or dependent of a registered beneficiary.
• **Accidental Death (During Employment):**
• ₹2,00,000/- may be given to the nominee or dependent of the beneficiary.
• **Accidental Death (Non-registered Construction Workers):**
• ₹50,000/- may be provided, subject to a certificate from the concerned Tehsildar confirming the deceased was a construction worker.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a legal nominee or dependent of the deceased worker.
2. The deceased worker should have been a resident of the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
3. The deceased worker should have been engaged in any building or other construction work.
4. The financial assistance shall be given to the nominees or dependents of deceased registered workers in the event of their natural or accidental death.
5. The financial assistance shall be given to the nominees or dependents of non-registered construction workers in case of accidental death only.

Application Process
Step 1: Note : (Application Form for Death Benefit)
Offline

Note : (Application Form for Death Benefit)

Required Documents
• Copy of the death certificate.
• Copy of the nomination/legal heir certificate.
• Registration ID Card or Identity proof of deceased worker.
• A certificate from the Tehsildar stating that the deceased was a construction worker, in case of accidental death of a non-registered construction worker.
• Identity proof of nominee or dependent i.e. Aadhaar Card.
• Latest Subscription Receipt.
• Caste certificate, if any.
• Address proof.
• Bank Details of Nominee .
• Any other document as required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the benefits offered under this scheme?
A: 1. ₹1,00,000/- is provided to nominees or dependents in case of natural death.
2. ₹2,00,000/- is given if the death is due to an accident during employment.
3. Non-registered construction workers' nominees can receive ₹50,000/- for accidental death upon producing a certificate from the Tehsildar.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Legal nominees or dependents of deceased workers are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: What is the coverage area for this scheme?
A: The scheme covers workers residing in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Q: Are there any specific conditions regarding the type of work the deceased was engaged in?
A: Yes, the deceased worker must have been involved in building or other construction work to be eligible for the scheme.

Q: Is financial assistance provided only in the event of natural death?
A: No, financial assistance is also extended in the case of accidental death during employment.

Q: Is registration with the ANBOCWWB mandatory to avail of this scheme?
A: Registration is not mandatory for receiving financial assistance in case of accidental death. However, it is required for natural death benefits.

Q: What happens if the deceased worker was not registered with ANBOCWWB?
A: Non-registered workers' nominees are eligible for financial assistance only in case of accidental death, subject to certain conditions.

Q: How does one apply for the Death Benefit scheme?
A: The eligible applicant can visit and apply through online Portal : https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do