Funeral Assistance Scheme (PULWS)

Description
The "Funeral Assistance Scheme PULWS " is a Welfare Scheme for the Unorganized Workers in Puducherry by the "Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society", Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The Society extends ₹7,000/- to the nominee of the deceased Unorganised Worker towards meeting the funeral expenses. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer DBT into the bank account of the nominee. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance of ₹7,000/- to the nominee of the deceased member towards funeral expenses.
• The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a nominee of the deceased.
2. - The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
3. - The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been an Unorganized Worker: Taxi and Auto Drivers, Workers Employed in Shops & Catering Establishments, Carpenters, Nathaswara Vidwans, Hair Dressers, Tailors, Cycle Rickshaw Drivers, Cobblers, Washermans, Goldsmith, Blacksmith, Brass Vessel Makers, Sculptors, Loading and Unloading Workers, Tree Climbers, Pottery Workers, Coir Workers, Toddy Neera Tappers, Bullock Cart Drivers, Thatchers, Cooks, Hawkers, News Paper Vendors, Workers Engaged in Bricks and Tiles Manufacturing, One Hundred, Workers Engaged in Distribution of Liquid Petroleum Gas Cylinder, Domestic Workers, Light Music Instrument Players, Automobile Workshop Workers.
4. - The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been enrolled with the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society.
5. - The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been between 18 to 59 years of age.
6. - The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been taking an Annual Subscription of ₹100/- every year.
7. - The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been paying a Registration Fee of ₹25/-.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society, No.1, Rue Sufferen, Puducherry, and obtain the prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the concerned authority e…
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society, No.1, Rue Sufferen, Puducherry, and obtain the prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the concerned authority exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

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

Step 3: Step 3: The interested construction worker should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
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Step 3: The interested construction worker should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification numb…
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form 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
• Two Passport-size Photographs.
• Residential/Domicile Certificate.
• Original Birth Certificate.
• Last Subscription Bill.
• Society ID Card/ Proof of Registration.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Ration Card.
• Bank Details.
• Burial Permission Letter.
• Death Certificate.
• Nominees Aadhaar Card.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the scheme address the financial constraints faced by families of deceased unorganized workers?
A: The scheme alleviates financial constraints by providing a direct benefit transfer of [?]7,000/- to the nominee, assisting in covering the funeral expenses of the deceased unorganized worker.

Q: Is there a provision for online submission of the application form?
A: As per the guidelines, the applications are accepted offline, and the form needs to be submitted physically to the concerned authority.

Q: Can a nominee apply for the Funeral Assistance Scheme if the deceased worker was not enrolled with the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society?
A: No, enrollment with the society during the deceased worker's lifetime is a prerequisite for eligibility under the scheme.

Q: Is self-attestation required for attaching documents with the application?
A: Applicants need to attach copies of mandatory documents, and self-attestation is required if specified.

Q: Is there any financial contribution required from the deceased unorganized worker during their lifetime?
A: Yes, the deceased should have been taking an annual subscription of [?]100/- every year and paying a registration fee of [?]25/- during their lifetime.

Q: Can the application form for the Funeral Assistance Scheme be obtained online?
A: As per the guidelines, the application form is to be obtained free of cost from the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society, No.1, Rue Sufferen, Puducherry.

Q: Which entity of the Labour Department of Pudcherry administers this scheme?
A: The scheme is administered by the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society under the Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry.

Q: What is the mode of payment for the benefit under the scheme?
A: The benefit is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Q: Are applications for this scheme accepted online or offline?
A: Applications for this scheme are accepted offline. Interested applicants need to visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society to obtain the application form.

Q: What is the common eligibility criteria to apply for the welfare schemes of the "Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society"?
A: To be eligible, the applicant should be an Indian citizen, a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry, an unorganized worker in specified occupations, enrolled with the Welfare Society, aged between 18 to 59 years, and meeting the annual subscription and registration fee requirements.

Q: What occupations are considered as "Unorganized Workers" under the scheme?
A: Occupations such as taxi and auto drivers, workers employed in shops and catering establishments, carpenters, hairdressers, cobblers, and various others are considered as unorganized workers eligible for the scheme.

Q: Can you explain the mode of disbursement for the financial assistance under the Funeral Assistance Scheme?
A: The financial assistance of [?]7,000/- is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee of the deceased unorganized worker.