West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Marriage

Description
The “West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Marriage” by the Labour Department, West Bengal, aims to provide financial support to individuals or families for marriage expenses. The scheme offers ₹10,000/- for the marriage of the beneficiary or their dependent children, with a maximum of two beneficiaries per family.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• **For beneficiary:** ₹10,000/-. - **For dependent sons/ daughters (up to a maximum of two):** ₹10,000/-
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.
2. The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.
3. The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.

Required Documents
• &gt; **For New Registration:**
• Certification by Prescribed Authority in the Prescribed format,
• Passport Size Photo (self and for each dependent member).
• Age Proof Document.
• Driving Licence in case of Drivers.
• EPIC/ AADHAR Card.
• &gt; **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
• Dependent&amp;amp;#39;s Marriage certificate or affidavit confirming the marriage event.
• Proof of relationship.
• Any other documents (if required).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Assistance for Marriage” scheme under the “West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme”?
A: The "Assistance for Marriage" Scheme is a government initiative that provides financial aid for the marriage of eligible beneficiaries or their dependent sons/daughters (up to two marriages).

Q: What is the amount of financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides a financial assistance amount of [?]10,000/- for each eligible marriage.

Q: Can assistance be availed for multiple marriages in a family?
A: Yes, assistance can be availed for up to two marriages for dependents within a family, as per the scheme's guidelines.

Q: Is it possible to apply for assistance for a friend's or relative's marriage?
A: No, the scheme allows assistance only for the marriage of the beneficiary or their dependent children.

Q: What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
A: Applicants need to provide proof of identity, proof of residence, a marriage certificate or affidavit, proof of relationship (if applicable), bank account details, and an income certificate.

Q: How can an applicant apply for this scheme?
A: Applications can be submitted either through the e-District portal.

Q: Is the scheme applicable for inter-caste or inter-religion marriages?
A: Yes, the scheme does not impose restrictions based on caste or religion and is applicable for all eligible marriages.

Q: How is the financial assistance disbursed to the beneficiary?
A: The financial assistance is directly transferred to the beneficiary's registered bank account to ensure secure and efficient delivery.