Pension to the Beneficiary Building Worker Who Has Completed 60 Years

Description
The "Pension to the Beneficiary Building Worker Who Has Completed 60 Years" scheme was implemented by the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension to construction workers who have completed 5 years of service as a registered beneficiary and reached the age of 60.

Benefits
• Pension of ₹500/- per month with an increase of ₹10/- for each additional year of service beyond the initial 5 years.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be registered under the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board.
2. The registered applicant should be working as a building worker for not less than 5 years.
3. The applicant's age should be 60 years or above.

Application Process
Step 1: Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to …
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Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
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The interested applicant visits the official website and downloads the application form.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Labour Board Inspector
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Labour Board Inspector 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
• Certificate of Registration.
• Payment Receipt of the Last Contribution.
• Birth Certificate (Age proved certificate in respect of the Old Age Pension).
• Aadhaar Card.
• First Page of Bank Passbook.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the base pension amount under this scheme?
A: The base pension is [?]500 per month.

Q: How is the pension amount calculated for service beyond 5 years?
A: An additional Rs. 10 is added for each year of service beyond the initial 5 years.

Q: When will the pension start?
A: The pension will start from the first day of the month following the worker's 60th birthday.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of years that can be counted for pension increments?
A: No specific limit is mentioned, so each year of service beyond 5 years contributes to the [?]10 increments.

Q: Can the pension amount be revised?
A: Yes, the pension amount may be revised based on recommendations from the Manipur State Building & Other Construction Worker Advisory Committee.

Q: Who is eligible for this pension scheme?
A: Workers registered with the MBOCWWB and who have worked for at least 5 years as a building worker after registration are eligible.

Q: What documents are required to apply for the pension?
A: You need to submit proof of your registration, service records, proof of age, and bank details.

Q: Can the pension be transferred to a family member?
A: No, the pension is provided only to the eligible building worker.

Q: What happens if my service record is incomplete?
A: You must provide accurate and complete service records showing that you have worked for at least 5 years as a registered building worker.

Q: Where do I submit the pension application?
A: Applications should be submitted to the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board office.