Disablement Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

Description
The "Disablement Benefit" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, financial assistance of ₹75,000/- is extended based on the Disablement Certificate issued by the Competent Authority to the Registered Construction Worker of the Board. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer DBT into the bank account of the worker. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance: ₹75,000/-.
• Time of Disbursal: Within 1 month of the application.
• Mode of Disbursal: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. - The applicant should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
3. - The applicant should be a 'Person with Disability (PwD)'.
4. - The applicant should have completed the age of 18 years.
5. - The applicant should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
6. - The beneficiary should be contributing to the Board's Fund.
7. - The applicant should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested construction worker 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 applicatio…
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Step 1: The interested construction worker 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 free of cost from the concerned authority exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

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: The interested construction worker should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
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Step 3: The interested construction worker should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.

Step 4: 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…
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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 number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Last Subscription Bill.
• Board ID Card.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Bank Pass Book.
• FIR.
• Medical Report.
• Disability Certificate issued from the Govt. Hospital, Competent Authority.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you elaborate on the time it takes for the disbursal of the financial assistance once the application is submitted?
A: The financial assistance of [?]75,000 is disbursed within 1 month of the application being submitted.

Q: What mode is employed for crediting the financial assistance to the bank account of the worker?
A: The financial assistance is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the bank account of the registered construction worker.

Q: Can you explain the age-related eligibility requirements for the Disablement Benefit?
A: The applicant should have completed the age of 18 years but should not have crossed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in construction work.

Q: Are there any financial obligations for the construction worker to meet to be eligible for the scheme?
A: Yes, the beneficiary should be contributing to the Board's Fund, and there should be no default in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.

Q: Does the scheme consider the nature and extent of disablement in determining the financial assistance amount?
A: Yes, the scheme considers the Disablement Certificate issued by the Competent Authority, which outlines the nature and extent of disablement, playing a crucial role in determining the appropriate financial assistance amount.

Q: Is there any impact on the construction worker's existing employment status while availing the Disablement Benefit?
A: Availing the Disablement Benefit does not impact the employment status of the registered construction worker, allowing them to continue their engagement in construction work.

Q: Can a construction worker continue to avail other welfare benefits while receiving the Disablement Benefit?
A: Yes, receiving the Disablement Benefit does not restrict the construction worker from availing other welfare benefits offered by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Q: Can a construction worker, who has recently migrated to Puducherry, immediately apply for the Disablement Benefit?
A: No, there is a prerequisite for the worker to be a registered construction worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board to be eligible.

Q: In a case where a worker has multiple sources of income, is there an income cap for eligibility?
A: No, the scheme does not impose an income cap, but the worker must fulfill the age, disability, and contribution criteria to qualify.

Q: Where can interested applicants obtain the application form, and is there any associated cost?
A: The application form can be obtained free of cost from the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, specifically designated for issuing and collecting filled-in applications.

Q: What are the responsibilities of the applicant in completing the application process?
A: Applicants should fill in all mandatory fields, affix a signed passport-sized photograph, and attach copies of required documents, ensuring they are self-attested if necessary. Submission should be made to the designated authority, and a receipt or acknowledgment should be obtained.

Q: Is there any specific information that the acknowledgment receipt should contain?
A: The acknowledgment receipt should include crucial details such as the date and time of submission, along with a unique identification number if applicable, providing a formal confirmation of the application submission.