Family Pension (GBOCWWB)

Description
"Family Pension GBOCWWB " is a Welfare Scheme by the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa. Through this scheme, in the event of the death of the pensioner of the Board, a family pension is given to his/her surviving spouse. The pension to the spouse will be 50% of the pension that used to be provided to the pensioner the deceased , or ₹200/-, whichever is higher.

Benefits
• 50% of the pension that used to be provided to the pensioner (the deceased) or ₹200/-, whichever is higher.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be the Spouse of the Pensioner.
2. - The Pensioner should be deceased.
3. - The deceased Pensioner, in their lifetime, should have been registered as a Worker with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.
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The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment, 2nd Floor, Sharma Shakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa (0832-2437081/82/83, [email protected]) and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (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 a passport-sized photograph (if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment.
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Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment.

Step 4: Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
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*The application should be submitted offline within three months from the date of death of the pensioner.

Required Documents
• Worker Registration Card/Number.
• Receipt of Payment of First & Last Subscription with the Board.
• Death Certificate of the Worker.
• Village Officer's Certificate showing the relationship between the applicant and the Worker.
• Village Officer's Certificate stating that the applicant is not receiving any pension from a Government/Semi-Government/Private Institution.
• Village Officer's Certificate stating that the applicant is not receiving any salary from a Government/Semi-Government/Private Institution.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who oversees the operations of the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board?
A: The Labour Commissioner of Goa serves as both the Member Secretary and the Chief Executive Officer of the GBOCWWB.

Q: What is the age-related eligibility criteria for registration under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
A: The age of the worker should be between 18 to 60 years of age in order to be eligible for registration.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria regarding the service period for registration under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
A: The worker should have completed 90 days of service in the year in order to be eligible for registration.

Q: Can a worker who is also a member of some other fund register under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
A: No, a worker who is also a member of some other fund is not eligible to register under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa.

Q: How long is the validity of the registration certificate issued under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
A: The registration certificate issued is valid until the contract is in force and is not renewable or transferable.

Q: Who are the registering officers responsible for processing applications under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
A: The Deputy Labour Commissioners for North and South districts have been designated as registering officers under the Act.

Q: How can citizens register their grievances with the Public Grievance Department in Goa?
A: Citizens can convey their grievances by registering on the official website (goaonline.gov.in), completing the grievance details, attaching supporting documents if any, and submitting the application. They should note the acknowledgement number for tracking the status.

Q: What subjects/topics are not considered as grievances by the Public Grievance Department in Goa?
A: Subjects such as RTI matters, judicial matters, religious matters, suggestions to the government, and grievances of government employees concerning their service matters are not treated as grievances.

Q: Who serves as the First Appellate Authority for matters related to the Labour Department in Goa?
A: The Commissioner of Labour & Employment acts as the First Appellate Authority for matters related to the Labour Department in Goa. Citizens can contact the First Appellate Authority, at Shramshakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji, Goa, or through the provided contact details.

Q: What is the fee structure for registration of establishments employing building workers in Goa?
A: The fee varies based on the number of workers proposed to be employed, ranging from [?]500 for up to 50 workers to [?]5,000 for exceeding 400 workers.

Q: What are the responsibilities of the Deputy Labour Commissioner (Registering Authority) regarding the approval of registration applications?
A: The Deputy Labour Commissioner scrutinizes the applications and, if satisfied with the submitted documents, approves them. Upon approval, a registration certificate is issued.

Q: What is the role of the Account Officer in the registration process under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act?
A: The Account Officer serves as the Public Information Officer throughout the State of Goa and handles registration-related inquiries and processes.