Fatal Accident Relief - Telangana

Description
The "Fatal Accident Relief" scheme was launched by the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board TB&OCWWB , LET&F Labour Department, Telangana. The scheme aims to provide financial support to the nominee, dependents, or legal heirs of registered building and other construction workers in the unfortunate event of their accidental death. The scheme offers a substantial relief amount to help the families cope with the sudden loss of their breadwinner.

Benefits
• A relief amount of ₹6,00,000/- is provided to the nominee, dependents, or legal heirs of the deceased registered worker.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be the nominee/dependant / legal heir of the deceased registered worker.
2. The deceased must have been a registered building or construction worker with the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
3. The construction worker should have died on the spot or due to the injuries caused by an accident that occurred either in the work place or anywhere else.

Application Process
Step 1: Step-1: The interested applicant visits the official website and clicks on "Downloads" at the top of menu options.
Step-2: Now click on the download button corresponding to the scheme name.
Step-3: In the application form, fill in all the mandator…
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Step-1: The interested applicant visits the official website and clicks on "Downloads" at the top of menu options.
Step-2: Now click on the download button corresponding to the scheme name.
Step-3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned officer in the labour department.
Step-5: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application 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
• Passport-size Photo of the Applicant.
• Registration Card under BOCW Act (Original).
• Renewal Challan Copy.
• Death Certificate.
• FIR issued by Police Station (Attested copy).
• Postmortem Report (Attested copy).
• Advance Stamped Receipt.
• 1st page of Bank pass book (Attested copy).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the Accidental Death Relief Scheme?
A: Nominees, dependents, or legal heirs of registered construction workers who have died in an accident.

Q: What is the relief amount provided under this scheme?
A: [?]6,00,000 is provided as relief to the nominee or legal heir.

Q: Does the scheme cover all types of deaths?
A: No, the scheme specifically covers accidental deaths, either at the workplace or elsewhere.

Q: Can the legal heirs claim the relief amount?
A: Yes, legal heirs can claim the amount if no nominee or dependent has been declared.

Q: Is the relief amount in addition to other compensation schemes?
A: Yes, this relief is in addition to any other compensations the worker may be entitled to.

Q: What happens if the funeral expenses were not paid before the funeral?
A: The funeral expenses will be paid along with the relief amount.

Q: Are transportation charges for the body included in the relief?
A: Yes, if not paid earlier, transportation charges within the state are included.

Q: How is the scheme amount disbursed?
A: After approval, the amount is transferred to the bank account of the nominee, dependent, or legal heir.

Q: Who conducts the inquiry after an accident?
A: An officer not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Labour will conduct the inquiry.

Q: What should be done immediately after an accident?
A: The labour department officer will visit the site, collect evidence, and submit a report within 48 hours.