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

Description
The "Funeral and Ex-Gratia& 39;& 39; by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this Scheme, the Board provides financial assistance to the nominee on the event of the death of a registered construction worker. The scheme also provides an ex-gratia payment to help mitigate the financial burden caused by the sudden demise of the worker.

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Benefits
• **Funeral Assistance:** ₹4,000/- to cover funeral expenses. - **Ex-Gratia Payment:** ₹71,000/- to provide financial support to the nominee of the deceased.

Eligibility Criteria
1. &amp;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. &amp;gt; **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
6. - The beneficiary should be a nominee of a deceased registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka.

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 bank passbook (Beneficiary or Nominee's in case of beneficiary’s death).
• Death Certificate attested by gazetted officer.
• Ration Card.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Employer Certificate.
• Any Photo ID proof of Nominee.
• Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)).
• 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 this scheme?
A: The nominee of a deceased registered construction worker with the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka is eligible for this scheme.

Q: What are the benefits provided under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides [?]4,000/- for funeral expenses and an ex-gratia payment of [?]71,000/- to the nominee of a deceased registered construction worker.

Q: Can the funeral assistance and ex-gratia be claimed separately?
A: No, both benefits are provided as a package and are usually processed together.

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