Payment of Death Benefit ( HPBOCWWB)

Description
The "Payment of Death Benefit" scheme, introduced by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board HPBOCWWB under the Government of Himachal Pradesh, provides ₹4,00,000 four lakhs to the nominees or dependents of a registered member in the event of accidental death, and ₹2,00,000 two lakhs in case of natural death.

Benefits
• ₹4,00,000 in the event of accidental death.
• ₹2,00,000 in the event of natural death.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a nominee/legal heir of the deceased worker.
2. The deceased worker should have been registered with the "Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board".
3. The membership of the deceased worker with the Welfare Board must be active.

Application Process
Step 1: Scheme Application Process:
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Scheme Application Process:

Step 2: Step 1: The applicant must visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
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Step 1: The applicant must visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Step 3: Step 2: Click on the option "Apply for Benefits."
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Step 2: Click on the option "Apply for Benefits."

Step 4: Step 3: Enter your beneficiary details and date of birth, then click "Search" to view your information.
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Step 3: Enter your beneficiary details and date of birth, then click "Search" to view your information.

Step 5: Step 4: Select the scheme you wish to apply for to avail of the benefits.
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Step 4: Select the scheme you wish to apply for to avail of the benefits.

Step 6: Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents.
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Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents.

Step 7: Step 6: Click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.
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Application Tracking:
Applicants can track their application status online through the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.

Step 8: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Labor Welfare Office (during office hours) and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Labor Welfare Office (during office hours) and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.

Step 9: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 10: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with a wage slip or appointment letter from the employer, verifying 90 days of construction work. If unavailable, a certificate from a local authority (such as a councilor, executive…
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with a wage slip or appointment letter from the employer, verifying 90 days of construction work. If unavailable, a certificate from a local authority (such as a councilor, executive officer, or Panchayat Secretary) can be submitted to verify employment.

Step 11: Step 4: After submitting the documents and payment, the worker will receive an acknowledgment receipt confirming their registration.
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Step 4: After submitting the documents and payment, the worker will receive an acknowledgment receipt confirming their registration.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Undertaking
• A copy Work Slip
• Proof of residence
• Ration Card
• Bank account details/copy of bank passbook
• Caste Certificate
• Age proof
• Labour Card
• Death Certificate
• Identity proof of the nominee/legal heir
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the scheme?
A: To provide financial assistance to nominees or dependents of registered members in case of death.

Q: How much is given for accidental death?
A: [?]4,00,000 is provided for accidental death.

Q: How much is given for natural death?
A: [?]2,00,000 is provided for natural death.

Q: Who is eligible for the benefit?
A: Nominees or dependents of registered members.

Q: Is the benefit limited to accidental deaths?
A: No, it also covers natural deaths.

Q: What is the registration requirement?
A: The deceased must be a registered member of the scheme.

Q: Who can be nominees or dependents?
A: Family members designated as nominees or legal dependents.

Q: Is there an age limit for members?
A: Age criteria may apply as per scheme rules.

Q: What documents are required to claim the benefit?
A: ID proof, death certificate, and nominee verification documents.

Q: How can nominees apply for the benefit?
A: By submitting the required documents to the Labour and Employment Department.