Natural Death Relief - Telangana

Description
The "Natural Death Relief - TBOCWWB" scheme was launched by the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, LET&F Labour Department Telangana. The scheme aims to provide relief amount to the nominee, dependents, or legal heirs of a deceased worker ₹1,00,000/- in case of natural death. The scheme is effective from 01.05.2018 and aims to support the families of deceased workers with financial assistance to help cover funeral expenses and provide additional relief.

Benefits
• The relief amount ₹1,00,000/- provided to the nominee, dependants, or legal heirs.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be the nominee, dependent, or legal heir of the deceased construction worker.
2. The deceased should be a registered building and other construction workers with the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
3. The death of the deceased worker must be due to natural death.

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 Photograph.
• Registration Card under the BOCW Act (Attested copy).
• Household Ration Card / Aadhaar Card (issued by the competent authority as proof of the nominee/dependant declared by the worker in his registration).
• Renewal Challan Copy.
• Death Certificate.
• Advance Stamped Receipt.
• 1st page of Bank Passbook (Attested copy).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: The scheme is applicable to the registered building and other construction workers who have passed away due to natural causes.

Q: What is the amount of relief provided under this scheme?
A: The relief amount is [?]1,00,000/-.

Q: Who receives the relief amount?
A: The relief amount is provided to the nominee, dependant, or legal heir of the deceased worker.

Q: Is this scheme applicable for accidental deaths?
A: No, this scheme is only applicable for natural deaths.

Q: Are funeral expenses covered under this scheme?
A: Yes, if funeral expenses are not paid before the funeral rites, they will be included in the relief amount.

Q: What is the effective date of the enhanced relief amount?
A: The enhanced relief amount is applicable from 01.05.2018.

Q: Can the relief amount be claimed by someone other than the nominee?
A: If no nominee or dependant is declared, the legal heir can claim the amount by submitting a legal heir certificate.

Q: How is the relief amount disbursed?
A: The relief amount is disbursed directly to the bank account of the nominee, dependant, or legal heir through online banking.

Q: Is there any cost associated with applying for this scheme?
A: No, there is no cost to apply for this scheme.

Q: Can this scheme be combined with other compensation schemes?
A: Yes, this relief is in addition to any other compensation or relief schemes the worker may be entitled to.

Q: Are there any income criteria for the scheme?
A: No, the scheme does not have any income criteria.