Disability Pension and Ex-Gratia (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Description
The "Disability Pension and Ex-Gratia'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this Scheme, financial support shall be provided to registered construction workers in the form of pension who are partially disabled due to accidents or diseases incurred at their worksite. Beneficiaries may receive an ex-gratia payment depending on the extent of their disability. The pension is discontinued upon the beneficiary reaching sixty 60 years of age.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• **Monthly Disability Pension:** ₹2,000/-. - **Additional Ex-gratia Payment:** ₹2,00,000/- based on the percentage of disability.

Eligibility Criteria
1. &gt; ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
2. - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
3. - The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age.
4. - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
5. &gt; **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
6. - The applicant should be a registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka.
7. - The applicant should be partially disabled due to worksite accidents or diseases.
8. - The applicant should not have availed “Accident Benefits” for the same disability.
9. - The applicant must be below sixty (60) years of age.
10. **Note:** The Disability Pension granted shall be discontinued once the beneficiary attains the age of sixty (60) years.

Required Documents
• Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)).
• Aadhar Card (Self-Attested).
• Ration Card(non-mandatory).
• Age Proof (Voter ID Card/Aadhar Card).
• Beneficiary/original Identity card (Issued by the board).
• Photocopy of beneficiary's bank passbook.
• Living Certificate (every year).
• Ration Card.
• Employer Certificate.
• Medical Report.
• ID card issued by the department for the empowerment of differently abled and Senior citizens.
• Photocopy of the disabled beneficiary.
• Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can register as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka?
A: Any construction worker whose age is minimum 18 years of age and has worked in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.

Q: Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
A: Yes, the building worker must have completed 90 days of service as a building worker in the preceding 12 months.

Q: Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
A: Any registered worker of the Board can apply for the welfare scheme.

Q: What are the mandatory documents for the registration?
A: The documents required for registration are: Employment Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)), Aadhar Card (Self-Attested), Ration Card(non-mandatory), Age Proof (one of them Example: Voter ID Card, Aadhar Card).

Q: How often must a construction worker renew their registration with the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?
A: A construction worker must renew their registration every 3 years.

Q: What happens if a worker doesn't renew their registration within the 3-year period?
A: If a worker doesn't renew their registration within the 3-year period, they are granted a 1-year grace period to complete the renewal.

Q: What happens if a worker doesn't renew their registration during the grace period?
A: If the worker fails to renew their registration during the 1-year grace period, their registration will become invalid.

Q: Is there any application fee required for the registration under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?
A: No, as per the guidelines, there is no fee required for the registration.

Q: How to enroll as a beneficiary under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?
A: Applicants can visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) to enroll themselves as a beneficiary under the board: https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/login

Q: Who is eligible for the “Disability Pension and Ex-Gratia” scheme?
A: Applicants who are partially disabled due to accidents or diseases incurred at their worksite, are eligible for this scheme.

Q: What is the amount provided under this scheme?
A: The "Disability Pension and Ex-Gratia" Scheme provides a monthly pension of [?]2,000/- and an additional ex-gratia payment of up to [?]2,00,000/- based on the percentage of disability.

Q: Can a beneficiary receive “Disability Pension and Ex-Gratia” if they have already availed “Accident Benefits”?
A: No, if a beneficiary has already availed Accident Benefits for the same disability, they are not eligible for the "Disability Pension and Ex-Gratia".

Q: How is the pension paid to beneficiaries?
A: The pension is paid through the beneficiary's bank account or any other payment method authorized by the Board.

Q: What happens to the pension when a beneficiary turns sixty (60) years?
A: The Disability Pension is discontinued once the beneficiary reaches the age of sixty (60) years.

Q: What should be done in the event of the beneficiary’s death?
A: In the event of a beneficiary's death, the bank or legal dependent must inform the Board or authorized Officer along with the death certificate to close the pension account.

Q: What is the process if an application for Disability Pension is rejected?
A: If an application for Disability Pension is rejected, the applicant will be informed and will have the opportunity to be heard before a final decision is made.

Q: How to apply for the assistance under this scheme?
A: Applicants should visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) to avail the assistance under this scheme: https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/login