Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Punjab
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Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Punjab.
Apply for Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Scheme Overview
The "Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the registered worker in the event of complete or partial disability.
Eligibility Criteria
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
- The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
- The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
- The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
- The applicant should not have membership of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
- The applicant should not be an income tax payer.
> ***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***
- The applicant should be a registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
- The member should have complete or partial disability.
- The member should not possess Health Cards issued under the Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Bima Yojna.
Benefits
**Compensation for Complete Disability:** Ex-gratia amount of ₹4,00,000/-. - **Compensation for Partial Disability:** Proportionate amount of ₹4,00,000/- shall be given on the basis of percentage of disability i.e., ₹4,000/- for each 1% disability and maximum of ₹4,00,000/-.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Age proof (If no age proof is available self declaration). |
| 2 | Residence proof. |
| 3 | Aadhaar card(if available). |
| 4 | Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number). |
| 5 | Detail of dependents. |
| 6 | Employer’s Certificate (Form No. 28) (90 days of construction work during the last 12 months in the State of Punjab). |
| 7 | Nomination Form (Form No. 27). |
| 8 | Disability Certificate issued by Civil Surgeon. |
Common questions in Punjab
Who can apply for Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab?
Eligible residents of Punjab who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab?
Applicants in Punjab typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any construction worker whose age is between 18 to 60 years and has worked in Punjab State in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.