Funeral Assistance (CBOCWWB)
in Chandigarh
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Funeral Assistance (CBOCWWB) in Chandigarh
Funeral Assistance (CBOCWWB) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Chandigarh.
Apply for Funeral Assistance (CBOCWWB) in Chandigarh
Scheme Overview
Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be given to the legal heirs, in case of death of registered workers under the CBOCWWB.
Eligibility Criteria
The deceased worker should have been working at the establishment, registered under Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 and his contributions to the labour welfare fund should have been regularly received by the board.
Any legal heirs of the deceased worker would be eligible to avail the benefit of this scheme only if the deceased worker was a member of the Board for at least the last six months.
The financial assistance will be given on the production of the death certificate issued by the competent authority.
The applicant should apply for Funeral Assistance within three months from the date of death.
Benefits
Financial assistance of ₹5000/- shall be given to the legal heirs, in case of death of registered beneficiary.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size photograph |
| 2 | Copy of the Aadhaar card of the deceased registered worker |
| 3 | Death Certificate issued by a Competent Authority |
| 4 | Copy of the BOCW Card of the deceased worker |
| 5 | Bank account details/Bank Passbook |
| 6 | A copy of the salary slip of the deceased registered worker |
| 7 | Any other relevant documents |
Common questions in Chandigarh
Who can apply for Funeral Assistance (CBOCWWB) in Chandigarh?
Eligible residents of Chandigarh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Funeral Assistance (CBOCWWB). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Funeral Assistance (CBOCWWB) in Chandigarh?
Applicants in Chandigarh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Funeral Assistance scheme is initiated by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), under the Labour Department, Chandigarh. It provides financial assistance to the legal heirs in the event of the death of the registered workers.